DENVER — After highs in the low to mid 50s around the Denver metro on Saturday, our overnight lows will fall into the 30s late night.
Sunday looks more active as moisture continues to build in from both the south and the Pacific. That added moisture, combined with a passing weather disturbance, will likely lead to more widespread showers and a few afternoon thunderstorms. Some of these storms could briefly turn strong, bringing gusty winds, lightning, and possibly small hail. Rainfall will generally be light to moderate, but a few spots, especially out on the northeast plains, could pick up heavier bursts under storms. In the mountains, it’ll be cold enough for snow above about 8,500 feet, where a few inches could accumulate and make travel a bit slick.
By early Monday, a cold front will move through, bringing breezy north to northwest winds that could gust up to 30 to 45 mph. After the front passes, winds will shift again and could help spark a few more showers, especially near the foothills, with activity drifting out onto the plains later in the day. That said, there’s also a chance the atmosphere dries out just enough to limit how much rain actually develops.
From late Monday into Tuesday, another weak system moves overhead, keeping the chance for scattered showers around. This won’t be a washout, but expect off-and-on periods of light rain with plenty of dry time in between. The overall pattern stays unsettled, meaning clouds and occasional showers remain in the picture rather than a steady stretch of clear, warm weather.
Looking toward the second half of the week, the cooler and somewhat damp pattern sticks around, though confidence in the exact timing of showers drops off. There may be another system passing to the south later in the week that could bring a few more chances for precipitation, but right now it looks like the better chances will stay south of the area. Overall, expect a quieter stretch with mostly light precipitation and occasional breaks, rather than any major storms.
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