Denver, Colorado – Thunderstorms could disrupt afternoon plans and slow traffic on I-70 and I-25 today as unstable air builds over Colorado. Saturday’s storms, paired with wind gusts and quick bursts of rain, mark the start of an unsettled stretch before a midweek warmup.
According to the National Weather Service, Denver faces a 20% chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m. today, followed by a partly cloudy evening with lows near 47°F. Light northeast winds will shift southward tonight at 5 to 8 mph. Storm chances rise to 30% on Sunday, with gusts up to 25 mph possible.
Metro areas including Aurora, Lakewood, and Centennial could see brief lightning, small hail, or slick roads this weekend. Drivers should stay alert on I-70 and U.S. 36 during afternoon hours. If thunder roars, head indoors — lightning can strike miles from the storm core.
Looking ahead, Monday will bring another chance for evening showers, mainly between 9 p.m. and midnight. Conditions begin to stabilize Tuesday with mostly sunny skies and highs near 70°F. A true summer preview arrives by Wednesday, when the mercury climbs to 77°F under bright sun.
🌤️ Five-Day Outlook for Denver:
- Sunday: 30% chance of PM storms, high 74°F
- Monday: Partly sunny, 40% PM showers, high 66°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance, high 70°F
- Wednesday: Sunny and warm, high 77°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F
