DENVER — DENVER- Tonight will remain hot and dry across the region, with mostly clear skies and little to no chance of storms. An upper-level high continues to sit over Colorado, keeping a firm lid on any storm development. Temperatures this evening will stay warm into the night, and conditions will be calm across the area.
Thursday brings another day of intense summer heat, with high temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s across the plains. Some areas may come close to breaking records, including Denver, where the record high is 99°. Storm activity will be very limited, but there’s a small chance a late-day storm could drift off the mountains as the cap weakens slightly. Still, most places will remain dry, and the heat will continue to dominate.
By Friday, a noticeable shift in the weather pattern begins as a cold front pushes through early in the day. This front will knock temperatures down a few notches and bring an increase in low-level moisture. As a result, storm chances rise for the afternoon and evening. While widespread severe weather isn't expected, a few stronger storms could form, capable of producing heavy rain and gusty winds due to improved wind shear and higher moisture levels.
The weekend will be quite a change from the recent stretch of heat. With cooler air filtering in and moisture lingering, highs will stay below normal and showers or storms will be possible each day. Saturday could see more concentrated rainfall southwest of Denver, while Sunday might bring more scattered activity, possibly with stronger storms if we manage enough daytime heating.
Looking ahead to early next week, rain chances increase even more, especially on Monday. Forecast models are showing impressive levels of atmospheric moisture, with conditions supportive of storms that could produce heavy rainfall. If this trend holds, Monday and possibly Tuesday could be quite cool and soggy, with highs struggling to reach the 70s across the plains and along the I-25 corridor.
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