Denver, Colo. – Thunderstorms may develop along the Front Range Sunday afternoon, bringing brief heavy rain, gusty winds, and potential travel delays along I-25. After a stormy start, sunshine returns Monday with temperatures climbing toward the upper 80s.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday carries a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with gusts up to 40 mph possible near storm outflows. Any storms that form could produce brief downpours and reduce visibility for drivers between Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs.
The broader NOAA precipitation outlook keeps Colorado near-normal through mid-September, but unsettled weather will linger at times. Spot showers could redevelop Thursday and Friday, though stronger storm chances diminish after Sunday.
Commuters should allow extra time Sunday evening and monitor radar before heading onto I-25, I-70, or U.S. 36. Drivers should also watch for ponding in low-lying areas and gusty crosswinds on open stretches of highway. Outdoor events and mountain travel may be disrupted if storms build over the higher terrain and drift east.
By Monday, the pattern shifts to drier, sunnier conditions. Highs will reach 87°F to 88°F through Wednesday, giving Denver a taste of early fall warmth. Residents should still prepare for cooler mornings, with lows dipping into the mid-50s by midweek.
More updates will follow if storm threats increase. For now, expect scattered thunderstorms Sunday before a return to steady sunshine for much of the workweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Denver, Colorado
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F, calm winds
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 88°F, mild overnight
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F, low near 57°F
- Thursday: Slight chance of storms late, high 82°F
- Friday: Chance of showers and storms, high 82°F
