Denver is waking up clear and mild Tuesday, but the blue-sky start is headed toward a 93-degree afternoon and a chance of thunderstorms after noon. Winds will shift as a weak cold front moves through, and the storm risk sticks around into Tuesday evening. The bigger weather story is the heat building later this week, with highs in the mid-90s through Saturday.
Afternoon Storms Could Bring Gusty Winds
The National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder expects mostly sunny skies through the morning, with temperatures climbing from the upper 70s late morning to around 91 or 92 degrees during the afternoon. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms begins after noon, rising to about 40% Tuesday night.
Winds should be light early, then turn northeast at 3 to 12 mph as the front arrives, with gusts up to 20 mph. Storms could produce brief heavy rain, hail, and strong wind, although the highest severe-weather potential is expected farther northeast of central Denver. No watches or warnings are currently listed.
Wednesday Stays Warm With Another Storm Chance
Wednesday looks mostly sunny and slightly cooler, with a high near 90 and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 and 5 p.m. Skies should turn mostly clear Wednesday night, with temperatures dropping to around 62 degrees.
Thursday And Friday Bring The Heat
Thursday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 95, followed by a mostly sunny Friday topping out around 96. Rain chances remain low both days, so outdoor plans will mostly contend with heat rather than storms.
Storm chances return over the weekend, beginning with a 30% chance Saturday afternoon and increasing sharply Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after noon Sunday, with a 60% chance of precipitation, while Monday remains warm near 92 degrees with another chance of afternoon storms.
For anyone heading outside during the hottest part of the day, water, shade, and a quick way to check changing skies will be useful. The forecast is mostly a heat story this week, but Tuesday and Wednesday could still deliver a few noisy interruptions.
