Denver gets one more warm push before the forecast remembers it is late October. Thursday starts clear and in the mid-50s around the metro, but clouds will build ahead of a chance for rain showers after 3 p.m., followed by a much cooler and wetter weekend.
Afternoon Showers Could Interrupt Thursday Plans
Thursday should climb to about 75 degrees, with mostly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers late in the afternoon. Winds will stay light from the west-southwest at around 5 mph, though a brief shower could make outdoor plans a little less predictable.
The National Weather Service also expects a 30% chance of showers Thursday evening and overnight, with a low near 56 degrees. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Denver area.
Friday Brings The Warmest Day Before The Flip
Friday looks like the last easy day for short sleeves, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees. South-southwest winds will run 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph, especially across parts of the plains.
That warmth will not stick around. Friday night drops to around 48 degrees, setting up a sharp change for Saturday as a cold front pushes through the lower elevations and afternoon temperatures struggle to reach 58.
Weekend Showers Arrive With A Big Cooldown
Saturday brings mostly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of rain showers, while Saturday night is the weekend's wettest window with a 70% chance of showers and a low near 40. Sunday stays cool at around 56 degrees, with partly sunny periods mixed with another chance of showers.
The latest outlook is a more defined update to Hoodline's earlier forecast: warm weather still holds through Friday, but shower chances now look more pronounced from Saturday night into Sunday. For Denver residents, Friday is the best bet for patio time, while weekend plans should come with a jacket and a backup option.
A Milder Pattern Returns Next Week
Monday remains cool near 57 degrees with a slight chance of morning showers before partly sunny skies take over. The forecast then rebounds to mostly sunny conditions and highs near 64 Tuesday and 67 Wednesday, offering a modest return to calmer fall weather.
