DENVER — Expect a quiet overnight for Colorado, with dry conditions for the Front Range and few low clouds developing by early Friday morning.
Friday brings another chance for isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms, but coverage looks limited. If clouds clear out early enough, a few storms could become strong, especially across the plains, with the main threat being wind gusts up to 50 mph. Most locations, however, will stay dry.
The weekend will turn much hotter as high pressure builds back over the region. Sunshine will be the rule both Saturday and Sunday, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 90s to around 100 degrees across the Denver metro and eastern plains. Heat precautions may be needed, especially during the afternoon hours.
The hottest weather is expected to continue into Monday, with highs again near 100 degrees in many lower elevation areas. Anyone spending time outdoors should stay hydrated, limit strenuous activity during peak heat, and check on those without reliable cooling.
A cold front is expected to move through late Monday night, bringing some relief from the heat on Tuesday as highs fall back into the 80s. Daily chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms return by the middle of next week, with the potential for increasing moisture and more typical summertime storm activity heading into next weekend.
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