Enjoy Today’s Beautiful Spring Weather—A Storm’s Coming Tomorrow

Listen, if you’ve been itching to get outside and enjoy Denver’s famous sunshine, today’s your day. We’re looking at mostly sunny skies this afternoon with highs near 73°F and just a 3% chance of rain. The southwest breeze will be light (7-10 mph with gusts around 16 mph), so it won’t knock your plans around.

This is prime time for yard work and grilling. If your lawn’s been waiting for attention, fire up that lawn mower this afternoon—conditions are ideal. Same goes for getting the outdoor grill ready for the season. Dust it off, give it a good cleaning, and maybe throw something on for dinner. With this kind of spring weather, you’ll want to take advantage while it lasts.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy and cool (dropping to around 45°F), but still dry. No rain concerns as you head to bed.

Here Comes Tuesday’s Weather Punch

Now, here’s where things get interesting—and a bit messy. A system is moving in Tuesday that’ll bring showers and thunderstorms to the area. The National Weather Service is forecasting a 70% chance of precipitation, with rain showers likely between mid-morning and early afternoon, followed by scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures will fall from around 63°F in the morning to the upper 50s by afternoon.

This is classic Denver spring weather: warm one day, active the next. If you’re planning outdoor activities for Tuesday, have a backup plan. The storms could bring some gusty winds (up to 22 mph), so if you’re thinking about setting up a pop-up canopy tent for an outdoor gathering, you might want to skip Tuesday and wait for calmer conditions.

Tuesday night, there’s still a 50% chance of showers as the system lingers, with lows around 41°F. Higher elevations over the mountains could see some wet snow, especially at night on the higher passes—something to keep in mind if you’re heading up I-70 toward the ski areas.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday looks quieter with weak upper-level ridging moving in, so we’ll catch a break mid-week. But here’s the heads-up: meteorologists are watching another storm system that could develop Thursday night into Saturday. We’re not certain on timing or intensity yet, but it’s worth keeping an eye on.

Bottom line: Make the most of today’s sunshine. Get your yard work done, prep the grill, and enjoy that perfect spring feeling. Tuesday’s a different story—stay flexible with your plans and keep an umbrella handy. Welcome to Colorado weather!

Stay tuned for updates on the weekend system.