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Denver, CO Weather Alert: Rain, Cold Temperatures Oct. 13-17
Denver, CO – A major shift toward cooler, wetter weather is heading into the Denver metro area this week, bringing a 90% chance of rain Wednesday, Oct. 14, followed by overnight temperatures dropping
By Avery Collins · 2026-10-13T11:24:23.570Z
Denver, CO – A major shift toward cooler, wetter weather is heading into the Denver metro area this week, bringing a 90% chance of rain Wednesday, Oct. 14, followed by overnight temperatures dropping into the 30s before the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, rain chances will begin increasing Tuesday evening, with the wettest conditions expected late Wednesday. Temperatures will remain noticeably cooler through the rest of the workweek before a warmer pattern returns Saturday.
Tuesday will bring relatively mild conditions, with a high near 65 degrees and a 20% chance of precipitation. Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to around 49 degrees.
By Wednesday, conditions will change significantly. Denver's high temperature is forecast to reach only 50 degrees, approximately 15 degrees cooler than Tuesday, while precipitation chances climb to 90%.
Thursday, Oct. 15, will remain unsettled, with a 60% chance of rain and temperatures reaching approximately 54 degrees. Overnight lows are expected to approach 40 degrees.
The coldest morning of the forecast period arrives Friday, Oct. 16, when Denver could wake up to temperatures near 35 degrees. Despite the chilly start, sunshine is expected to return, with afternoon highs reaching approximately 62 degrees.
Saturday, Oct. 17, will bring a more substantial warmup, with sunny conditions, a high near 74 degrees and no precipitation currently forecast.
The changing conditions could affect morning commuters, outdoor workers and residents planning activities across the Denver metropolitan area.
Drivers should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during periods of rainfall Wednesday and Thursday. Residents may also want warmer clothing for Friday morning's colder temperatures.
Although overnight temperatures will approach freezing, the current forecast keeps Denver's expected low above 32 degrees.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as rainfall timing and temperatures become clearer throughout the week.