DENVER — The record high for April 11 was 80 degrees and Denver officially blew that away with a high of 84 this afternoon.
A big ridge of high pressure is in control of the western half of the U.S. keeping us dry and warm for the next few days. Highs will again hit the 80s on Wednesday with some low 90s on the far eastern plains.
Fire danger will be high along the Front Range and eastern plains tomorrow. Fire weather warnings are in effect for most of eastern Colorado, including the Denver area.
A cold front will move into the state on Thursday and temperatures will cool down a little, with highs in the 70s to near 80 over eastern Colorado.
The front will push across the state overnight and there will be a chance for rain mixed with some snowfall Thursday night and early Friday. Highs in the 50s Friday, with scattered rain showers.
The mountains will pick up more snow with 2 to 4 inches expected Thursday night and Friday along with colder temperatures in the 30s to low 40s.
Warmer and drier weather will return over the weekend into early next week.
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