Denver woke up Thursday, June 25, to light rain, wildfire smoke, and a cooler start than recent days, with temperatures hovering near 61°F this morning. Visibility is reduced at times, and most neighborhoods are expected to stay mostly cloudy through the midday hours.
Showers And Isolated Storms This Afternoon
Scattered showers are possible before noon on Thursday, June 25, with another round of showers and isolated thunderstorms on tap later in the afternoon. The high should reach near 78°F. New rainfall amounts are expected to be light, generally less than a tenth of an inch, but brief heavy downpours and gusty outflow winds could knock down visibility and slow the commute. According to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, northeast winds will stay on the lighter side, although convective gusts may briefly ramp up this afternoon.
Weekend Heat And Fire Weather Watch
Temperatures jump sharply heading into the weekend, with highs climbing into the mid 90s by Saturday, June 27. Denver's metro area could see readings near 95°F. A Fire Weather Watch is in place for portions of the higher terrain on Saturday, June 27, as stronger southwest winds and drier air increase the risk of rapid fire spread in the mountains. For background on the developing heat and fire pattern, earlier Hoodline coverage is available.
How To Prepare
Plan for a damp, hazy commute and keep a light rain layer handy if you are heading out this afternoon, with gusty, brief winds possible under any thunderstorm. If you have outdoor plans in the mountains this weekend, consider shifting them earlier in the day or postponing, and anyone with respiratory issues should keep medications close and monitor local air-quality updates. Check the latest forecasts before traveling and follow local advisories if conditions change.
