Colorado – Dark clouds are building over Denver this afternoon as scattered showers begin to develop, dampening roads and slowing traffic along I-25 and I-70. Pavement is turning slick in spots, and visibility drops briefly under heavier showers. Conditions are changing quickly.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, showers and a possible thunderstorm will develop mainly after mid-afternoon, with a 70% chance of precipitation and highs near 61°F. Winds remain light but variable, allowing storms to build over the Front Range.
Across the metro area, including Aurora and Lakewood, drivers should prepare for wet roads and sudden slowdowns. In the foothills and higher elevations, snow continues through the evening, creating slushy and slick conditions on mountain passes.
Temperatures fall into the upper 30s tonight, and lingering moisture could create isolated slick spots early in the next day. Bridges and shaded roads may be especially vulnerable to patchy ice.
Thursday brings a sharp shift. Sunshine returns with highs near 75°F, but winds increase with gusts up to 25 mph. Dry air moves in, raising concerns for elevated fire weather conditions across the plains.
By Friday, cooler air returns with a chance of rain and snow, especially later in the day. This pattern reflects a classic early April swing across Colorado, with rapid changes from wet to warm to unsettled again.
The weekend trends calmer and warmer, with sunshine and highs climbing into the 60s and near 70°F by Sunday.
For now, expect wet roads and changing visibility today, then prepare for wind and fire concerns next. Are you seeing rain or snow where you are?
Five Day Outlook for Denver, Colorado:
- Today: Showers likely, high near 61°F
- Tonight: Chance of showers, low near 40°F
- Thursday: Sunny and breezy, high near 75°F
- Friday: Chance of rain/snow, high near 55°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 64°F
