DENVER — Saturday is going to feel more like summer than spring. We're talking highs in the mid to upper 80s, and Denver might even hit a record.
The record for the day is 85 degrees, we are forecasting 86 degrees at DIA. It’ll be dry, warm, and a bit breezy—especially near the foothills where wind gusts could hit 35 mph. If you’re heading into the mountains, expect it to be even windier with gusts up to 50 mph. With all that heat and wind, fire danger will be high in some areas, so definitely skip the bonfires and be cautious outdoors. A Red Flag Warning for high fire danger is in effect for the eastern half of Colorado for Saturday.
Sunday brings a bit of a shakeup. A cold front will roll through early, dropping temperatures and cranking up the wind. Highs will only hit the low to mid 60s, and you’ll probably notice that cooler air. We’ll also see some scattered rain showers later in the day and into the night. If it gets cold enough, there might be a mix of rain and snow in a few spots, but nothing that should cause any travel issues.
Monday cools off even more, with highs only in the 50s. There’s a slight chance of a few leftover snow showers in the mountains early in the day, but things should dry out after that. Beyond Monday, things are a little uncertain. Some weather models think another weak system might swing through around Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, which could bring some light snow to the higher elevations. Others think we’ll just stay dry with some sunshine.
So yeah—enjoy the heat on Saturday, but be smart with fire since it’ll be dry and windy. Then get ready to dig out the hoodie again Sunday and Monday. Classic spring flip-flop weather!
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