Warm sunshine spread across the Front Range late this morning as Denver climbed steadily through the 70s under mostly clear skies. Light wind moved across the metro area while the foothills stayed crisp and dry, creating near-perfect conditions for outdoor plans before storms return later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, temperatures across Denver will peak near 85 degrees through Memorial Day with mostly sunny skies dominating much of eastern Colorado. Humidity remains low for now, limiting widespread storm development through early Monday.
The quiet stretch begins changing Tuesday afternoon as moisture slowly pushes north into the High Plains. Isolated thunderstorms may begin forming near the foothills before drifting east toward the I-25 corridor during the evening commute.
Storm coverage increases significantly Wednesday. Forecasters expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon with rain chances climbing near 70 percent across the Denver metro area. Gusty wind, lightning, and brief downpours may create slower travel conditions on Interstate 70, E-470, and portions of Interstate 25.
Widespread severe weather is not expected at this time, but a few stronger storms could still produce small hail and wind gusts topping 30 mph. Outdoor events and airport operations at Denver International Airport may also experience periodic delays during heavier storms.
The broader western weather pattern remains unusually warm for late May, though incoming Pacific energy should cool temperatures slightly by midweek. Higher elevations west of Denver could even see isolated late-season snow showers at the highest peaks as colder air arrives.
Long-range trends continue pointing toward above-normal temperatures returning later next week as early summer conditions strengthen across Colorado.
Five Day Outlook for Denver, Colorado
- Memorial Day: Mostly sunny with isolated late storms, high near 85.
- Tuesday: Breezy with scattered afternoon thunderstorms, high near 82.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 79.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny with isolated storms, high near 78.
- Friday: Chance of afternoon thunderstorms, high near 81.
