Denver, Colorado – A cooler and wetter weather pattern is expected to settle across the Rockies beginning Friday, bringing increased rain chances and below-normal temperatures through Tuesday, June 23.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center’s 6-10 day outlook valid Friday, June 19, through Tuesday, June 23, much of the Rocky Mountain region is favored for below-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation. The outlook includes Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah and northern New Mexico.
The pattern marks a notable shift from recent early-summer warmth, with cloudier skies and more frequent rounds of showers expected across much of the region. Colorado – Wyoming could see several periods of rainfall, especially during the afternoon and evening hours, creating slick roads along I-25, I-70 and I-80. Denver, Cheyenne, Fort Collins and Casper may experience cooler afternoons that remain several degrees below late-June averages.
Farther north, Montana – Idaho communities including Billings, Bozeman, Missoula and Idaho Falls are expected to see recurring opportunities for rain. Higher elevations may receive beneficial moisture that could help reduce short-term fire concerns while supporting streams, reservoirs and rangeland conditions.
In Utah and northern New Mexico, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms may become more common than typical for late June. Salt Lake City, Provo, Santa Fe and Farmington could see periodic rainfall that interrupts outdoor recreation and construction projects.
Residents planning travel through mountain passes should be prepared for changing weather conditions, wet pavement and occasional reductions in visibility during heavier showers. Campers and hikers should monitor local forecasts closely and have shelter plans available if thunderstorms develop.
The cooler, wetter pattern is expected to continue through Tuesday, June 23. Additional outlooks and advisories may be issued if rainfall totals increase or thunderstorms become more widespread across the Rockies.
