Denver, Colorado – Sunshine won’t last long in Colorado as a spring storm system sets the stage for a wet, stormy stretch starting Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will move into the area late Sunday. By Monday afternoon, a stronger wave of storms will develop, bringing widespread showers and possible thunderstorms to the Denver metro. Travel along I-70 and mountain passes could be impacted Monday night through Tuesday, with snow expected above 8,000 feet.
Accumulating snow in the high country could reduce visibility and make travel hazardous through Tuesday night. The foothills and mountains, especially near Summit and Grand Counties, are most at risk. Meanwhile, plains cities including Greeley, Fort Morgan, and Sterling may see lightning, gusty winds, and brief downpours.
Temperatures will dip noticeably, dropping from Saturday’s mid-70s to highs in the low 50s by Tuesday. Winds will be breezy at times, especially Sunday into Monday. While severe storms remain unlikely for now, NWS says one or two stronger storms could form on the plains early in the week.
5-Day Forecast for Denver:
- Saturday: Sunny, high 76°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny early, slight chance of storms late, high 77°F
- Monday: Showers and possible thunder, high 66°F
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high 51°F
- Wednesday: Scattered showers, high 58°F
