DENVER-It’s going to be an active evening across the area with showers and thunderstorms continuing through the night, especially along the northern Front Range and out on the northeastern plains. These storms are tied to a weak system passing through and a cold front moving across Colorado. Most of the storms won’t be too strong, but don’t be surprised if you hear a few good rumbles of thunder or get hit by a gust of wind—some could kick up to around 50 mph in spots. Expect the storms to gradually fade as we head toward early morning.
Thursday will feel a little cooler behind the front, with highs mostly in the 50s and 60s on the plains and 50s for the higher terrain. It’ll be mostly cloudy for much of the day as well.
A few scattered showers will pop up late in the afternoon and evening, especially around Denver, the Palmer Divide, and up in far northeast Colorado. Nothing major—just some light rain and maybe a quick thunderclap or two. It could make for a damp evening drive home, though.
Friday looks to be the quietest day of the week with drier conditions moving in. It’ll be a nice little break from the rain, and Saturday morning should start off dry too. But don’t get too comfortable—scattered mountain showers and thunderstorms will likely return by Saturday afternoon. Same story on Sunday, with most of the storm activity sticking to the mountains, especially in the later part of the day. If you’ve got outdoor plans, aim for the earlier hours.
Now looking toward next week, things get a little more interesting. There's a chance we could be dealing with a fairly impactful rain event starting Monday and possibly lasting several days. It's still a bit early to know exactly how it’ll play out, but some of the weather models are hinting at heavier rain and a prolonged wet period. If that pans out, it could mean flooding issues in some areas—definitely something to keep an eye on.
So in the short term, we’ve got some storms tonight and tomorrow, a short dry window through Saturday morning, then the mountains get stormy again over the weekend. After that, it’s all about what happens with that storm system next week. Fingers crossed it’s not a washout, but stay tuned.
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