DENVER - After a mostly dry and breezy Wednesday, we’re heading into a warmer stretch to finish out the workweek. Any leftover mountain showers will fizzle out tonight as skies clear and the air dries out. Expect a quiet and mild night across the area.
With more sunshine on Thursday, highs will reach the upper 70s to near 80 on the plains, continuing a warming trend that’s been building all week.Thursday afternoon and evening could bring a few isolated thunderstorms, mainly over the higher terrain and nearby plains. These storms won’t be widespread or particularly strong, but a few could kick up some gusty winds—thanks to the dry air closer to the ground. Friday will be even warmer, with highs soaring into the mid to upper 80s. That extra heat, combined with increasing humidity over the far northeast corner of the state, could spark a couple of stronger storms late in the day, especially near Sterling and Akron. If you’re in those areas, keep an eye on the sky Friday evening.
As we head into the Memorial Day Weekend, the weather starts to shift. Saturday looks more active, with increasing low-level moisture and an approaching weather system helping to fuel better chances for thunderstorms. A few of those could be on the stronger side, especially closer to the Front Range and I-25 Corridor, where conditions may become more favorable for severe weather. Meanwhile, folks out on the eastern plains might stay cooler with some light rain or drizzle during the day.
Sunday continues the trend toward cooler, wetter weather. With a stronger storm system moving through, we’ll see widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms across the region. Temperatures will likely stay below normal, and although the severe threat looks low, it’s shaping up to be a damp and unsettled day for most of the area. Not great news for outdoor plans, but a good excuse to relax indoors.
Memorial Day itself looks to keep some of that cooler and wetter weather around, although the coverage and intensity of rain may start to drop off a bit. Weather for the BolderBoulder looks great with temperatures starting off in the 40s and into the 60s by the end of the race.
We’ll still see daily chances of showers and a few storms into early next week, with slowly warming temperatures. If you’re planning to be out and about over the long weekend, be sure to check the forecast each morning—and keep the rain gear handy, just in case.
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