Denver’s Tuesday is shaping up to be noisy and messy, with clouds and low 50s early giving way to an unsettled day. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms are expected to fire up by midday and roll into the afternoon, holding afternoon highs to about 61°F and dropping readings into the 50s during any rain.
A slight chance of rain is on the table by late morning, with showers and thunderstorms becoming likely around midday and into the afternoon. North-northeast winds will run 3–13 mph with gusts up to 21 mph, and most areas are expected to pick up under a tenth of an inch of rain. The National Weather Service also has a Red Flag Warning in place for southern Lincoln County from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. MDT on Tuesday and notes that mountain snow is possible through Tuesday evening.
Afternoon Winds Could Rattle The Commute
A gusty outflow from the Front Range foothills could spill east in the afternoon, kicking up sudden gusts and brief heavy downpours that may slow the evening commute. Drivers should be ready for slick roads and reduced visibility during any thunderstorm, and commuters are wise to budget extra travel time as winds ramp up.
Tonight And The Week Ahead
Tuesday night turns cooler with a low near 39°F and a chance of lingering showers before midnight. Wednesday should dry out and warm up into the upper 60s, but a stronger system arriving late Thursday into Friday could bring widespread measurable precipitation and even some snow mixing in on the plains Friday. For background on the recent warm, dry trend that is feeding Thursday’s fire risk, you can look back at earlier coverage, as per Hoodline.
For now, plan to carry rain gear for the afternoon, secure lightweight patio furniture, and skip outdoor burning if you are traveling into high fire risk areas east of the city. Keep an eye on the National Weather Service and local county fire pages for any updates to warnings as the day unfolds.
