Denver weather: Potentially record breaking high temps, rain expected later in the week
Denver’s forecast calls for unseasonably, potentially record-breaking, warm temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday.
Expect sunny skies and a high of 85 degrees, Tuesday. Wind is expected to roll through the south, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.
Metro Denver area residents could experience potentially record-breaking highs if temps reach expectations, beating the record-setting 80 degrees set in 1982.
Looking into Tuesday night, expect clear skies with an overnight low of 49 degrees.
Here’s the full forecast from the National Weather Service.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny skies, and a high of 84 degrees.
Thursday: Expect mostly cloudy conditions, with a high of 76 degrees.
Friday: There’s a chance of rain showers forecast for the afternoon. Expect partly sunny skies and a high of 57 degrees.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 degrees.
Sunday: Sunny skies are in the forecast, with a high of 69 degrees.