After a sunny and mild start to the weekend, changes are on the way!
It’s a cold and snowy start to the week, with light to moderate snow falling across the Denver metro area.
You’ll find the snow sticking on the south and west side of town, with mainly just wet roads closer to Denver.
More than a foot of snow has fallen in the mountains and will continue through early Monday morning. Skies will gradually start to clear across the plains and our winter weather advisory is set to expire at 11 a.m.
More sunshine and high temperatures in the 40s will settle in along the Front Range Monday afternoon, with light snow and 20s to low-30s in the mountains.
We’ll get a brief lull Tuesday in between storms, but daytime highs will still be cooler in the low- to mid-50s. It’ll be dry though, so don’t forget to get out and vote!
We’ll be watching another storm system dive south from the northern Rockies, which could bring more cold, unsettled weather our way Wednesday continuing through the rest of the work week.
Snow will continue across the Denver metro area through Monday morning
DENVER – Winter driving conditions are expected Sunday in parts of Colorado’s high country — including along the I-70 corridor – before the storm system arrives in Denver just in time for the Monday morning commute – potentially dropping 1 to 3 inches of snow to portions of the metro.
This blast of cold and snow is just the first of a series winter-like storms that will blow through Colorado, bringing a big weather change to Denver’s 10-day forecast.
Winter weather advisories are in effect in Colorado’s northern and central mountain ranges and for the northern and southern foothills where snow accumulations could stack up to 8 inches or more.
“Higher amounts exceeding a foot of snow possible near Winter Park and northern Larimer County,” said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder.
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The winter weather advisories in the mountains are in effect through at least 11 a.m. Monday. As of 7:30 a.m. Sunday, the Denver metro area was not under a weather alert, but snow accumulation in the metro is expected, despite warm ground temps.
“It appears that to the east of I-25, snow amounts will be between a trace and 2″ while on the west side of I-25, snow amounts will be between 1-3″ with potential for another inch or two in areas immediately next to the foothills like Boulder and Golden,” said the NWS in its forecast discussion.
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Denver7 weather forecaster Katie LaSalle said Sunday’s high temp in Denver will warm into the 50s, with relatively calm conditions ahead of the abrupt weather change starting late Sunday into Monday morning as snow picks up in the mountains through the day Sunday.
“Making its way to Steamboat, Rocky Mountain National Park – more widespread snow with heavier snow for much of the I-70 corridor as we get into tonight, wet weather arrives in Denver,” said LaSalle. “It’ll be rain shifting over to snow and it all depends on how cold the temperatures get, and right now it appears it’ll be in the low 30s in Denver. Not a lot of accumulation expected. We could see trace amounts downtown, but 2 to 4 inches over the Palmer Divide.”
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Despite relatively low snow totals in Denver and warmer ground temperatures, drivers should be on alert for potential road issues on Monday.
“Increasing confidence the morning commute in metro Denver-Boulder will have slick roads and poor travel conditions. Please allow extra time for your commutes,” wrote the NWS.
Tuesday, in time for election day, brings a brief break from the cold and moisture before a chance of snow arrives in Denver again on Wednesday, where the afternoon high temperature will only warm to around 35 degrees.
Expect windy and cold conditions on Thursday before snow and rain showers return on Friday into the weekend in Denver.
DENVER — It’s a chilly start to our Friday here in Denver as temperatures have dipped down into the 30s Friday morning across the eastern plains, with 20s in the mountains.
A frost advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. for much of the northeastern corner of Colorado. Denver is not included in the advisory but it will be a chilly walk to the bus stop.
Daytime highs will cool off quite a bit behind Thursday’s cold front. It’ll be in the mid- to upper-60s on Friday, which will still be above normal for this time of year.
The October heat and sunshine make a comeback statewide through the weekend! Highs will soar into the upper-70s Saturday and lower-80s Sunday. Denver will be close to the record high of 83 degrees, last set in 2016.
It’ll be the warm before the next storm as highs skyrocket into the lower 80s again on Monday afternoon. The current record high is 82 degrees, last set in 2016, so it could be a record high tie!
Denver weather: A cool, calm and sunny end to the week before another cold front arrives next week
So far, it looks like the weather pattern will finally switch up a bit next week! A storm will move into the high country Tuesday into Wednesday, delivering rain and snow.
Look for a strong cold front to drop temperatures into the 60s Tuesday in Denver. It’ll also usher in scattered rain showers around the Front Range Tuesday afternoon and evening. If overnight lows drop enough, it looks like this storm could bring Denver its first snow of the season early Wednesday morning.
Stay tuned as we’ll have more details once the system gets closer to Colorado.
Colorado is parched, so this storm was a welcome sight. While the metro-area saw some moisture, the heaviest precipitation impacted southern Colorado. The southwestern mountains will see the heaviest snow sticking around near Telluride until Sunday midday.
Highs were in the mid 60s for Denver on Saturday, but will be in the 70s this afternoon.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the San Juans until Sunday morning for 1 to 2 feet of snow above 8,500 feet in elevation. The Front Range mountains are not under any advisories.
We’ll see partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies on Sunday and a slight chance of a few isolated showers into the foothills. A few light showers may roll east over the plains tonight. Skies clear for Monday.
Warmer than average and dry weather will return next week. Expect temperatures to soar into the 70s and plenty of sunshine all week long.
DENVER – Fire danger will be high on Saturday across Colorado as gusty winds, warmer-than-normal temperatures and low humidity could fuel any potential wildfires.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder has issued a fire weather watch for a large portion of Colorado’s Front Range and northeastern plain starting at 10 a.m. and lasting until 9 p.m.
“Winds will kick up with gusts between 40 and 45 mph, especially through the northern Front Range mountains where we do have fire concerns,” said Denver7 meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo.
Adding to the concern will be the low relative humidity expected to be at around 15 percent.“Fire danger is definitely a lot higher Saturday as temperatures soar,” said Hidalgo.
Colorado’s foothills, mountain communities and eastern plains are also under the watch.
“Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire,” added the NWS.
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Saturday’s afternoon high temperature in Denver is expected to warm to around 88 degrees, which will likely break the old record of 86° set back in 1997.
Ahead of Saturday’s fire weather watch, a red flag warning is in effect for the northern Front Range Mountains and North Park until 7 p.m. Friday, according to the NWS.
“Record to near-record breaking warmth combined with increasing and gusty winds and very dry conditions will bring widespread critical fire weather conditions Saturday,” said the NWS. “The strongest winds will stretch from the mountains and northern foothills across the northern and eastern plains.”
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Despite the calendar rolling into fall, Colorado’s heat streak is expected to continue into the next week and beyond.
Adding to the fire danger, Denver’s 10-day forecast shows warmer-than-average temperatures and drier conditions to remain in place as Colorado’s drought monitor shows severe drought in many areas of the state.
“Drought conditions have unfortunately worsened here as you look over the last couple of weeks,” said Hidalgo. “We have a severe drought pocket across the southeastern portion of Colorado and that also covers the Denver metro area and northern Front Range mountains and foothills.”
Denver’s 10-day forecast shows afternoon high temps will warm into the 80s with lows only dropping into the lower 50s and upper 40s.
We saw another 90-degree day on Thursday, but temperatures will drop a good ten degrees Friday as a cold front rolls through the state.
We’ll see calmer and cooler conditions statewide, with low-80s on the plains and upper-60s to low-70s in the mountains!
Smoke from wildfires burning in California will continue to move east into Colorado again on Friday. We’ll see more haze and smoke in the skies by the early afternoon. Keep the windows closed and try to limit your time outdoors as air quality will be poor.
After a brief cooldown Friday, the heat rolls on this weekend. Daytime highs will soar into the upper-80s to low-90s Saturday and Sunday along with plenty of sunshine. There will be a little increase in cloud cover on Sunday, with a slight chance of isolated storms.
Scattered storms make a comeback to the forecast early next week.
It’ll feel a bit more like fall with mid- to upper-70s mid-week.
Great weather for all of Colorado’s football games this weekend
A few lingering showers are possible Thursday morning, with wet roads and temperatures in the 50s for the early morning commute. We even saw some light snow on the high mountain passes.
Skies will gradually clear and we’ll see plenty of sunshine and highs in the 70s by Thursday afternoon. It will be a nice but brief taste of fall.
On Friday, another warmup will begin just in time for the weekend as highs return to the mid- to upper-80s. Temperatures will rise into the low-90s Saturday and Sunday and the summer-like heat will continue into early next week.
A little taste of fall across Colorado Thursday — sunshine, temps in the 70s
After a sizzling hot Labor Day, we’re in for one more toasty day before a cool down comes our way!
The ridge of high pressure anchored off to the west will continue to control Colorado’s weather pattern for another 24 hours. It’ll bring another dry and hot day to the Denver metro area on Tuesday. Temperatures will warm once again into the lower 90s along the urban corridor and eastern plains.
While the plains are dry, the mountains, foothills and parts of the Cheyenne Ridge could see a few scattered showers Tuesday afternoon. It doesn’t look like anything severe and the rain from those storms won’t add up to much.
An incoming storm will start to usher in more widespread showers late Tuesday night into Wednesday. A cold front will race across the state, helping to cool off daytime highs by a good 10-degrees. Look for low to mid 80s Wednesday around the Denver metro area under partly cloudy skies.
Scattered showers and storms will pop up around the Front Range on Wednesday afternoon and evening. As the cooler air settles in, temperatures will be just a bit cooler on Thursday in Denver in the upper-70s and low-80s. We’ll be tracking another round of afternoon and evening storms.
On Friday, a high-pressure system will build up over the Four Corners, helping to dry out the state yet again. It’ll bring another warm-up just in time for the weekend. Temperatures will skyrocket into the upper 80s and lower 90s Saturday and Sunday and continue into early next week.
Afternoon highs will be in the low 90s for the Front Range on this Labor Day. Dry conditions for the metro area, a few isolated showers are possible in the mountains. If you live east of Denver, expect breezy & gusty winds later today.
Starting Monday night and into Tuesday, the weather should be pretty steady with usual wind patterns. We’ll have an upper-level ridge in place, which means no big weather changes are expected. But late Tuesday night and into Wednesday, a weather system will move across Colorado, bringing some weak upward air movement. This might bring some rain and a cool down heading into Wednesday.
For rainfall, don’t expect much from Monday night through Tuesday. There might be a few isolated storms in the mountains south of I-70 on Monday evening. On Tuesday, there’s a chance of storms, mainly in the mountains, foothills, and Cheyenne Ridge. But Tuesday night into Wednesday, it looks like there will be greater chances of rain.
By Wednesday, expect a good chance of storms throughout the area. These storms won’t be anything too severe, mostly bringing some outflow winds and light rain. The weather models suggest some rain, but nothing major.
Temperatures on Tuesday will be warmer than usual, with highs around 90°F in Denver. Wednesday will cool down to more typical temperatures. After Wednesday, the weather should stabilize, and temperatures will return to normal.
Looking ahead to the end of the week -Thursday through Sunday-, our winds will shift on Thursday, bringing cooler temperatures air our way! Highs in the upper 70s and low 80s.
On Friday, a high-pressure system will build up over the Four Corners, making the winds a bit lighter. The high pressure will stay in the area on Saturday and move east into south-central Colorado by Sunday. Moisture will be moderate, with a chance of some late-day storms, especially in the mountains. Temperatures should warm up to normal by the weekend.
Skies have cleared across Colorado, and we’re in for a beautiful end to the week.
High pressure builds back into the region Friday and remains in place through the Labor Day holiday weekend. It’ll bring warmer and drier conditions to much of the state. We’ll see high temperatures in the upper-80s Friday and low-90s on Saturday and Sunday!
So far, we’re in for mostly sunny skies over the weekend in Denver with just a few isolated storms possibly popping up in the high country.
More upper-80s are in store on Labor Day. Look for just a couple of gusty storms to cruise across the city during the late afternoon. It won’t wash out the BBQs but could bring strong winds and a few brief sprinkles to your backyard.
Warm, mainly dry across Colorado for the Labor Day holiday weekend
It’s still going to feel like summer for all the Denver Public Schools kids that are heading back to school Monday.
We’ll see mostly sunny skies Monday morning, with high temperatures in the upper-80s to low-90s by early afternoon.
More storms and showers are likely, and we could see a few of these storms turn severe. The biggest threat would be large hail, damaging winds and pockets of heavy rain.
It will be hotter and drier on Tuesday, with highs in the low- to mid-90s.
If you’re looking to cool off, the mountains are a great place to be. Highs will stay comfortable, in the upper-70s to mid-80s, with scattered storms and showers popping up over higher terrain in the late-afternoons.
Severe storms possible across the Denver metro area Monday
Our official high reached 98 degrees at DIA Saturday afternoon, tying the previous record of 98 set in 2020.
Today, highs will be a few degrees cooler, but still above average in the low 90s in Denver.
If you’re looking to cool off on Sunday, the mountains are a great place to be. Highs will stay comfortable, in the upper-70s to mid-80s, with scattered storms and showers popping up over higher terrain in the late-afternoon.
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Scattered storms make a comeback Sunday as well across the metro area, so you may see a few storms develop around Empower Field before the start of Sunday’s Broncos game. The afternoon will bring increased cloud cover and a chance for some localized heavy rain or gusty winds, so plan accordingly if you’re heading out to the game or any outdoor events.
The 90+ temperatures will continue every day next week. We’ll be tracking scattered afternoon thunderstorms most days too. These storms may bring brief but intense downpours, potentially leading to localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Be prepared for varying conditions if you have outdoor plans, and stay hydrated as the heat will persist. Remember, with the high temperatures and occasional storms, it’s important to keep an eye on weather updates and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
Saturday will be the hottest day on our seven-day forecast. It’ll be a great pool day, with highs in the upper-90s. The record high on Saturday is 98 degrees, so there’s a good chance of tying or even breaking the record!
If you’re looking to cool off, the mountains are a great place to be. Highs will stay comfortable, in the upper-70s to mid-80s, with a few isolated storms and showers popping up over higher terrain in the late-afternoon.
Scattered storms make a comeback Sunday across the metro-area, so you may see a few storms develop around Empower Field before the start of Sunday’s Broncos game.
The 90+ temperatures will continue every day next week. We’ll be tracking scattered afternoon thunderstorms most days too. Enjoy the summer sizzle and try to stay cool, Colorado!
Skies cleared out overnight and we’ll see more sunshine and drier weather for the Wednesday morning commute.
We’ll see plenty of sunshine and low- to mid-80s by lunch, but more more storms will develop by 3 p.m. and there is a risk of severe weather over the northern and northeastern plains. These storms could produce some heavy rain and damaging winds.
Much warmer and drier weather will settle in toward the end of the week. We’ll see highs near 90 starting Friday, through the weekend. Scattered storms make a comeback Sunday and next Monday.
Severe storms possible across Northern Colorado Wednesday
The hot and dry weather pattern remains in place today, with record-breaking temperatures possible in Denver this afternoon.
A dome of high pressure continues to cover the Rocky Mountain region. Through Sunday, this bubble of hot air will continue to block any cooling fronts from bringing down temperatures or producing precipitation.
The chance for any moisture appears to be quite spotty. We’ll see a better chance of widely scattered storms and showers in the mountains. These storms could cause more trouble, though, due to gusty winds and lightning. Be very careful with any burnable materials.
The record high for Denver this Sunday is 98 degrees and we’re calling for some near triple-digit heat by 3pm.
The extended outlook will get cooler next week as this hot air dome will weaken and shift to the west, allowing some cooler air to flow into the region. Starting Monday, there will be a better chance for thunderstorms and temperatures will drop into the low to mid-90s.
It will get quite a bit cooler by the end of next week, with upper 70s to low 80s on Thursday and Friday.
DENVER – The scorching heat wave continues in Denver’s weather forecast for Sunday as the afternoon high temperature is set to soar to near-record levels most likely reaching 100 degrees yet again this summer, not something normally seen this many times
“Already this year we’ve had four 100-degree days and we could have one more as we get through this weekend,” said Denver7 Meteorologist Stacey Donaldson.
The metro’s official weather gauge at Denver International Airport on average sees only a single 100-degree day per year, added Donaldson.
‘Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,’ the National Weather Service (NWS) in Boulder advised.
‘Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke,’ it continued.
The extreme heat is among many other tough conditions facing firefighters working to knock down Colorado’s wildfires. While rain and cooler temps were welcomed, officials on Friday expressed concern lighting could spark fires.
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There is relief from the heat in Denver’s 7 to 10-day weather forecast.
“Good news, cooler and wetter weather arrives in Denver by next week – with temperatures, believe it or not, in the 70s and 80s for afternoon highs” she said.
Toward the end of next week a stormy and wet weather pattern will drop temperatures bringing relief from the scorching heat for the Front Range.Here’s Denver’s forecast afternoon high temps:
Sun: 100°: Few mountain storms
Mon: 93°: Scattered late storms
Tue: 88°: PM storms
Wed: 85°: PM storms
Thu: 80°: PM storms
Fri: 78°: PM storms
Before next week’s cooldown, Donaldson said Sunday will bring a few scattered storms in the mountains. “They will be few and far in between,” she said.
It is not nearly as smokey and hazy to start the weekend. After a week of poor air quality, There are no Air Quality Alerts in effect along the Front Range Saturday.
Expect scattered thunderstorms through the evening, but the risk of severe weather is low.
A few stronger storms in the high country may produce heavy rain at times, with a limited threat for flash flooding over burn scar areas.
Drier and hotter conditions are coming on Sunday.
Temperatures will heat right back up through the middle of next week with more near triple-digit heat and little, if any rain.
More hot and hazy weather is in store Thursday, and it will likely being the hottest day of the week.
We’ll see one more day of moderate to heavy smoke along the Front Range before skies clear out a bit on Friday.
Record-breaking high temps possible across the Denver metro area Thursday
The smoke is coming into Colorado from wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest and even Canada. This will impact the air quality again Thursday. An Air Quality Alert is in place for multiple pollutants until at least 4 p.m. Thursday for the entire Front Range, including the Denver metro area and Eastern Plains.
Not only will there be high levels of smoke particulates around the metro area, but also high levels of ozone. If you have asthma, COPD or any kind of respiratory problems, stay indoors as much as you can. The air quality is expected to remain unhealthy for everyone while the expected visibility will be extremely poor.
Along with the haze, we’re expecting plenty of heat on Thursday, as it’ll be the hottest day of the week! Temperatures will climb into the lower-90s by lunch, with mid- to upper-90s by happy hour.
The current record high is 99 degrees, last set in 1963, so we will get pretty close to tying or even breaking that Thursday afternoon. Look for 80s and even some low-90s in the mountains Thursday afternoon.
There’s a bit of good news as the wildfire smoke looks to gradually move out late Thursday into Friday.
We’ll see a better chance of storms and showers on Friday, with highs in the low-90s by early afternoon and 80s by commute time!
More storms and showers are possible on Saturday before another string of hot and dry weather settles in starting Sunday.
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It’s another mild, but hazy start to the day and we’ll continue to see that haze for at least the next two days.
The smoke is coming into Colorado from wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest and even Canada. This will impact the air quality dramatically as an Air Quality Alert is in place for multiple pollutants until at least 4 p.m. today for the entire Front Range, including the Denver metro area and Eastern Plains.
Not only will there be high levels of smoke particulates around the metro area, but also high levels of ozone. If you have asthma, COPD or any kind of respiratory problems, stay indoors as much as you can. The air quality is expected to remain unhealthy for everyone while the expected visibility will be extremely poor.
Along with the haze…we’re expecting plenty of heat! Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s by lunch, with mid- 90s by happy hour. More 70s and even some 80s in the mountains both today and tomorrow.
There’s a bit of good news as the wildfire smoke looks to gradually move out late Thursday into Friday. Daytime highs will skyrocket into the upper-90s to near triple digits along the I-25 corridor and Thursday will likely be the hottest day of the week.
So far, it looks like afternoon showers and storms make a comeback Friday and will continue through the weekend.
Temperatures will dip into the low 90s on Friday and Saturday, but then heat right back up again with more near triple-digit heat early next week.
DENVER — A dangerous heat wave is making its move into Colorado, starting Thursday and continuing through the weekend. Temperatures will skyrocket into record-setting territory.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Denver metro area starting Friday at 10 a.m. It’ll last through Sunday at 8 p.m. because of temperatures hoovering in the upper-90s and lower-100s.
Highs will be in the upper-90s Thursday, with plenty of sunshine. Storms will be very isolated across Colorado’s High Country Thursday afternoon.
Daytime highs are set to soar into the triple digits Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. This is an unprecedented stretch of 100+ degree days in Denver. On average, the city sees one 100-degree day each year.
It doesn’t look like we’ll get any relief from the heat until next Tuesday and Wednesday. That’s when temperatures “dip” into the upper-80s and lower-90s. It’ll be the city’s next best chance of a few thunderstorms. We will desperately need the rain after this scorching hot heat wave.
