DENVER — A big weather turnaround is coming for Colorado. After the recent storm system moves out, much quieter weather takes over for the next several days, with clearing skies and our coolest night of the season so far.
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Temperatures will drop into the 40s across the plains tonight, with 20s and 30s in the mountains and high valleys. A few areas could also see patchy fog and low clouds, especially along the Palmer Divide, Cheyenne Ridge and the I-25 Corridor between Denver and Fort Collins.
But the chill won’t last long. Friday brings a major warm up as high pressure builds over the state. Denver will climb into the upper 70s to low 80s, while temperatures farther east stay a little cooler thanks to lingering inversions. Most foothills and high valleys will land in the upper 60s to mid-70s, with 50s and 60s in the higher mountains.
Saturday turns even warmer for the lower elevations, with several more degrees added to the forecast. A weak front will slide through, but don’t expect much from it — as conditions remain dry. For the Front Range, this is shaping up to be a classic dry, sunny autumn weekend.
Then comes the next warm up. A little more moisture works into Colorado Sunday and Monday, which could spark an isolated shower or weak storm over the high country. Sunday may cool slightly behind the front, but by Monday the ridge takes over again, sending temperatures soaring. Highs could reach the mid to upper 80s across the plains, putting Denver within striking distance of a record high.
Denver’s record for Monday is 87 degrees, last set in 2024, so we could be flirting with record heat in October! Forecast confidence is also unusually high, with the ensemble models showing strong agreement on the warm pattern.
A weak disturbance will move through Monday night into Tuesday, bringing a slight cool down and a small chance for a few light showers. Overall, the weather pattern stays dry as the ridge hangs on through the middle and latter part of next week, keeping temperatures well above normal and bringing more sunshine to our beautiful state.
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