Clouds, scattered showers and a north wind will keep Denver cool Thursday. Conditions are expected to turn sharply colder overnight before sunshine ushers in a warmer weekend.
Showers And Gusty Winds Arrive Thursday
Rain showers are most likely through early afternoon, with the best chances during the morning and early midday hours. Denver could reach about 54 degrees, while north winds of 9 to 17 mph may gust as high as 28 mph.
Rain showers are expected Thursday. Skies may gradually break later Thursday, setting up a mostly clear evening and a low near 31 degrees.
Freeze Warning Covers Thursday Night
A Freeze Warning is in effect from midnight to 9 a.m. MDT Friday, October 16, for the Denver area and much of the Front Range. Temperatures could fall to about 31 degrees, creating a risk for frost damage to tender plants and possible problems for exposed outdoor plumbing.
Denver’s Typical Last Freeze
For seasonal context, the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder lists May 5 as Denver’s average date of last freeze. That statistic gives a typical date.
Residents with sensitive vegetation should cover plants or move containers indoors before temperatures drop. Friday will rebound modestly under sunny skies, with a high near 59 degrees and light southeast winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Seventies Return For The Weekend
The forecast takes a much more pleasant turn Saturday, when sunny skies and a high near 76 degrees are expected. Sunday should remain mostly sunny and mild, with temperatures reaching about 73 degrees.
Warm, dry conditions are expected Monday, with a high near 73 degrees. For Denver, the forecast goes from rain jackets and frost protection to short-sleeve weather in a matter of days.
