DENVER- Tonight will be a nice, calm evening with clear skies and mild temperatures. Expect it to stay dry, and overnight lows will be close to normal for this time of year. Winds will be light, though a bit breezy for the far eastern plains. Overall, it's a great night to relax outdoors.
Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, things are going to heat up! We're expecting temperatures to climb into the 80s, and Friday will bring some breezy southerly winds. Saturday will be even hotter, with highs near 85 degrees in Denver, which could tie or even break a record. Winds will also pick up, especially in the mountains where gusts could reach over 50 mph. The plains will see some gusty winds too, so make sure you're prepared, especially since it will be pretty dry. There’s also an increased risk of fire weather, so Saturday could be a bit tricky.
Sunday will bring some changes with wind and cooler temperatures. A cold front is expected to push through the area in the afternoon, bringing gusty north winds. You might even see a mix of rain and snow in the mountains by the evening, but most of it will be rain on the plains. Don't expect any big travel issues, though, as the snow will mostly stay in the higher elevations.
By Monday, things will cool off a lot. Highs will only reach the upper 50s to low 60s on the plains, so be ready for a big drop in temperatures compared to the weekend. There’s also a chance of some light showers, but it doesn’t look like we’ll get a ton of rain. Just some light, scattered showers here and there.
Looking toward next week, the weather should calm down a bit. Tuesday will see some slightly warmer weather as an upper-level ridge moves in, but no major storms are expected. Overall, the week should be pretty quiet after the windy and warm conditions over the weekend.
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