As of 5:15 a.m. MDT today, Denver is waking up clear and near 63°F, with a warm, dry pattern settling in for the next few days. Mostly sunny skies are expected today with a high around 94°F and only modest cooling this evening. The heat is set to crank back up on Tuesday, June 9, when mid 90s to near 100°F are possible on the plains, and forecasters are flagging a sharp jump in fire danger as gusty winds and very low humidity line up for widespread critical fire weather conditions.
What To Expect This Week
Today should stay mostly sunny, with highs near 94°F and west winds around 5 to 9 mph, gusting up to about 16 mph. On Monday, June 8, a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms creeps in, with the best chance for strong to severe storms over the northeast plains. Any storm that pops could bring large hail and damaging outflow winds.
By Tuesday, June 9, the pattern flips back to hot and dry. Highs are expected in the mid 90s, with gusts that could reach 30 to 40 mph while relative humidity drops into the single digits in some lower elevations. It is the kind of setup the National Weather Service warns is likely to produce critical fire weather conditions.
Local Impacts And Cooling Options
Because of the heat and the limited overnight relief, the City is urging residents without reliable air conditioning to lean on public cooling options. Recreation centers and many library locations can open as cooling stations during periods of extreme heat.
The City and County of Denver is also recommending that people stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and call 3-1-1 for local help and resources. For official guidance on cooling centers and heat safety, see the City and County of Denver.
Fire Weather And Outdoor Work
On Tuesday, the mix of low humidity and strong southwest winds will make yard work, burning and other outdoor ignitions especially risky. Residents are urged to avoid open flames and postpone debris burning while conditions remain critical.
Fuel dryness could push many fuel-prone areas into a high-risk category by Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday, so event organizers and outdoor crews should have contingency plans ready and keep a close eye on any local restrictions. For context on the broader warmup and what has changed since Friday, see what changed since Friday.
Bottom Line
Through Tuesday, it is wise to schedule outdoor activity for early morning or evening, keep water and shade close, and check forecasts before travel or events. For the latest local forecast, watches or warnings, head to the National Weather Service, and check with the City for resources and cooling center information.
