Denver, Colorado – Summer heat will settle across the Denver metro area this week, with afternoon thunderstorms threatening to disrupt outdoor activities starting Wednesday. Highs are expected to hover in the upper 80s for several days before climbing into the 90s for the weekend, establishing a classic warm-season pattern for the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be possible from Wednesday through Friday. The activity is expected mainly across higher elevations initially but could affect metro communities including Denver, Aurora, and Centennial. These storms can develop quickly, bringing brief heavy rain and lightning.
Residents should plan for sunny mornings and potentially stormy afternoons. This pattern will affect travel, especially on major corridors like I-25 and I-70, where visibility can suddenly decrease during a downpour. It is advisable to move outdoor activities to the morning hours and stay aware of changing sky conditions later in the day.
The primary threat remains isolated, but residents should have a way to receive weather alerts. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, conditions can change. The pattern of warm days and scattered afternoon storms is expected to continue through the end of the workweek.
Here is a look at the extended forecast for the Denver area:
- Tuesday: Sunny with a high near 88°F.
- Wednesday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87°F.
- Thursday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87°F.
- Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 91°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92°F.
