By Sunday afternoon, Denver is headed for a summer-style high in the lower 90s. The forecast stays mostly sunny for much of the day before a late round of showers and thunderstorms adds a little drama to outdoor plans.
Heat Peaks Before Storm Window
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 4 p.m., with precipitation chances around 20%. Rain may be limited, but the Denver/Boulder office of the National Weather Service says storms could produce outflow-related gusts of about 20 knots.
Winds will run from the northeast to east during the day before shifting to southeast to south, with possible gusts around 20 knots. Anyone with patio furniture, outdoor decorations or a late-day event should be ready for a quick wind shift, even if the storm itself misses downtown.
Cooler Air Arrives Tuesday
Monday remains warm, with partly sunny skies and a high near 88. A more significant cold front is expected across the plains Tuesday, setting up much cooler conditions with temperatures in the 70s.
Tuesday also carries the week's highest daytime rain chance so far at about 40%, with higher shower and storm coverage expected. The change will feel substantial after Sunday's 90s, especially for commuters and anyone planning outdoor work.
Unsettled Pattern Hangs On
Higher shower and storm coverage is expected Tuesday through Thursday, although temperatures moderate into the upper 70s and 80s. Later in the week, temperatures remain in the 70s and 80s.
The updated outlook is a more complicated follow-up to Hoodline's earlier Denver forecast, adding a sharper Tuesday cooldown and several days of storm chances. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Denver area, but Sunday evening's gust potential is worth keeping in mind.
