Denver is waking up to mostly cloudy skies on Friday, May 29, with a high near 84°F — but the National Weather Service has flagged a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, mainly along and east of I-25. If you have outdoor plans at Washington Park, City Park, or Coors Field, get outside early and watch the radar closely after noon.
Today’s Setup
A weak shortwave is expected to push through the metro area late this morning, helping to spark a surface convergent boundary — essentially a dryline — along the I-25 corridor. That boundary is what could fire up isolated to widely scattered strong thunderstorms this afternoon. The National Weather Service notes coverage may be somewhat limited depending on how lingering low clouds evolve, but the threat is real, particularly for Aurora, Centennial, and communities east of the highway. Skies clear nicely overnight, dropping to a comfortable low around 53°F with light WNW winds.
Best Window To Be Outside
Your golden window is this morning. Temperatures climb comfortably toward the low 80s before midday, with light SSE winds at 2 to 8 mph. Get your errands, bike rides, or dog walks done before noon. After that, keep one eye on the sky.
Rain and Storm Risk
Storms developing this afternoon could bring gusty winds and lightning — not a major outbreak, but enough to disrupt outdoor plans. Toss a packable rain jacket in your bag before you head out; it’s the kind of insurance you’ll want when storms build fast over the Front Range.
Morgan Wallen fans: The Morgan Wallen: Still the Problem Tour plays Empower Field At Mile High tonight. Empower Field is an open-air venue, so the afternoon storm window matters. Grab a Morgan Wallen hoodie or Morgan Wallen hat — they’ll double as a layer if the evening turns cool after storms pass. If you’re still looking for seats, Find tickets on StubHub before they’re gone.
Rockies vs. Giants at Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies host the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field today and again Saturday, May 30. Check our full Coors Field gameday weather forecast for timing and tailgating tips. Saturday’s game looks a touch cooler at 78°F with another 30% storm chance in the afternoon — same playbook applies. Rep the home team with a Colorado Rockies jersey or Colorado Rockies fitted cap. Get tickets on SeatGeek if you need seats for the series.
What To Wear
- Morning: Light layers, no umbrella needed
- Afternoon: Bring that packable rain jacket; temps fall from near 84°F to around 80°F as storms develop
- Tonight: Mostly pleasant and partly cloudy, low around 53°F
Dinner Tonight
With storms rolling through this afternoon, tonight calls for something warm waiting on the counter. Set up a programmable slow cooker in the morning with a pot of green chile or beef stew, and it’ll be ready the moment you’re home. Prefer stovetop? An enameled cast iron Dutch oven handles a big pot of soup beautifully. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Saturday brings mostly sunny skies with a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms — high near 78°F with NW gusts up to 16 mph. The National Weather Service notes storm chances shift toward far northeastern Colorado on Saturday. Alan Walker plays Red Rocks Amphitheatre Saturday evening — always check the radar before heading up the hill in late May. The extended outlook keeps afternoon storm chances in the picture through next week, with slightly above-normal temperatures expected across the metro. Classic Denver late-spring: beautiful mornings, unpredictable afternoons. Plan accordingly.
