Denver, Colorado – Thunderstorms will rattle Denver and surrounding counties Tuesday, June 3rd, as a cold front brings widespread showers, lightning, and gusty winds into the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, Colorado, storms could begin by late morning and intensify into the afternoon, with a 50% chance of rain across the Denver metro area. Winds from the north will reach up to 16 mph, with occasional gusts near 25 mph. Residents should avoid outdoor activity during peak storm hours, and drivers along I-25 and I-70 should watch for reduced visibility and slick pavement by midday.
Areas including Lakewood, Aurora, and Thornton are likely to see showers by 3 p.m., and isolated thunderstorms may impact evening commutes. While hail isn’t expected, lightning and heavy downpours may temporarily knock out power or slow travel across urban corridors.
Looking ahead, a second round of showers and thunderstorms could return by Wednesday afternoon, with slightly cooler temperatures holding near 70°F. Thursday and Friday look drier, with warmer highs pushing into the low 80s by the weekend — signaling a return to summer conditions by Saturday.
🌤️ Five-Day Summer Forecast for Denver (as of June 2):
- Tuesday (June 3): High 62°F – Chance of thunderstorms after noon, breezy with 50% chance of rain
- Wednesday: High 70°F – Scattered thunderstorms possible after 3 p.m., winds 10–15 mph
- Thursday: High 73°F – Mostly sunny, light breeze
- Friday: High 78°F – Partly sunny, low chance of showers
- Saturday: High 80°F – Mostly sunny, slight thunderstorm risk late
