DENVER — As we head into Wednesday night, things should stay mostly quiet across the area. Skies will be partly cloudy, especially near the foothills tonight. Expect breezy conditions at times with overnight lows near 60 degrees. A great night to get out to a Red Rocks concert!
Thursday is shaping up to be warm and breezy again. As an upper-level weather system moves through the northern Plains, winds over Colorado will shift to more of a northwesterly direction. That means we’ll get some warming from downsloping winds, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 80s and even low 90s in some spots. It’ll be dry and sunny for most of the day. Into the evening, a cold front will push through the area, and that could bring some scattered showers or a few gusty storms by evening.
Thursday night into early Friday may also feel a little smoky, especially across the northern parts of the region, as wildfire smoke could get pulled in behind the front. However, some of the showers could help clear it out a bit. Any storms that form Thursday evening shouldn't be severe, but they could bring wind gusts up to 45 mph. So it’s worth keeping an eye on the sky, especially if you're out late.
Friday brings a noticeable drop in temperatures, with highs only reaching the low 70s. It'll be a nice break from the heat, but it also marks the beginning of a more active weather pattern heading into the weekend.
A ridge of high pressure will be setting up to our west, but within that ridge, several small disturbances will move through our area. Add in some tropical moisture being pulled in from the Pacific, and we’ll have the ingredients for scattered afternoon storms, mainly over the mountains, but a few could drift onto the plains each day.
Looking ahead to the weekend and early next week, we’ll continue with this pattern of daily afternoon storms, especially in the high country. While it won’t be a washout, be prepared for some quick-hitting storms if you're spending time outside in the afternoons. Temperatures are expected to warm back up early next week, with highs trending above normal—some areas could see low 90s again by Monday or Tuesday. .
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