Denver, CO – Colorado is set to experience a mix of cooler temperatures and scattered storms today, particularly in the mountainous regions and foothills. The National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder has issued a forecast highlighting below-normal temperatures and the development of afternoon and evening showers.
According to the National Weather Service, storms are expected to form in the mountains and foothills this afternoon, gradually spreading into the I-25 corridor and Palmer Divide by early evening. Residents can anticipate heavy rain, small hail, and wind gusts up to 35 mph in some areas. The overall coverage of these storms is expected to decrease as they move eastward.
Temperatures across the region will remain cooler than average, with highs ranging 10 to 15 degrees below normal. Denver is forecasted to reach a high of 74°F, with cloud cover persisting throughout the day and into the evening. Tonight’s lows will be significantly cooler, dropping into the 50s.
The cooler pattern is expected to continue into the weekend, with Saturday bringing partly cloudy skies and a return to warmer conditions, reaching the mid-80s. The outlook for Sunday suggests even warmer temperatures approaching the upper 80s. As the week progresses, temperatures are expected to stabilize with highs in the mid-80s, bringing a return to more seasonable weather across the state.