Denver, Colorado – Warm, windy weather returns to central Colorado this weekend, but Sunday could bring a quick shot of thunderstorms before summerlike highs resume.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, Denver faces a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon Sunday, with highs reaching 83°F and wind gusts up to 20 mph. The risk is low but could briefly impact outdoor plans or travelers along Interstate 25, particularly during afternoon hours.
Skies clear again by Sunday night, but gusty conditions will return Monday night, when winds could top 25 mph. Monday’s high climbs even further to 86°F, and Tuesday continues the trend with a mostly sunny high of 87°F — nearing record highs for mid-May.
By Wednesday, the pattern begins to shift. Cooler air filters in behind a breezy afternoon, bringing a slight chance of showers and storms by Thursday. Highs drop to near 75°F Wednesday and 71°F Thursday, offering a brief spring cooldown.
Drivers and outdoor workers should plan around shifting wind conditions and stay weather-aware during Sunday afternoon’s storm window. The brief thunderstorm threat is the only moisture in sight through midweek, so wildfire danger may also rise with dry, breezy days ahead.
Next advisory updates are expected by Sunday evening. Be alert to rapid weather shifts, especially on exposed roadways and hiking areas near the foothills.
Warnings remain in effect for elevated fire danger and lightning risk during thunderstorms.
