Denver is in for a scorcher of a Friday, with sunny skies and a high near 98°F under a light north-northeast wind of 2 to 6 mph. If you’ve got outdoor plans, get them done early or push to evening, because that midday sun means business.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service Denver/Boulder office says monsoon moisture is decreasing across the metro today, which is why the plains — including Denver proper — stay dry with just a 5% chance of rain. Any lingering storm activity should stay confined to the higher terrain along and south of I-70 and across South Park. Overnight lows dip to around 69°F under mostly clear skies, though outflow from mountain storms could spark an isolated shower near the western I-25 Corridor and Palmer Divide before things settle.
Heat Advisory Moves In This Weekend
Saturday brings an even hotter day — a high near 100°F — and the NWS has issued a Heat Advisory for the I-25 Corridor both Saturday and Sunday as an upper-level high builds over the region, with record highs possible in spots. Saturday afternoon also carries a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM MT, with south winds gusting to 18 mph, as monsoon moisture starts creeping back ahead of a bigger increase Sunday into next week.
Best Window To Be Outside
Beat the heat by getting outside before 10 AM MT or after 6 PM MT, whether that’s a City Park run, a Wash Park loop, or nine holes before temperatures climb — mornings are genuine golf weather with light wind and clear skies. Teeing off Saturday afternoon? Watch the sky after 3 PM MT and pack a waterproof golf rain suit just in case a pop-up storm rolls through.
What To Wear Or Bring
Sun protection matters more than usual with highs flirting with the century mark. You can score a UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie for $5 right now, and it works as well for yard work or golf as it does on the water. For backyard evenings once things cool off, a propane gas grill and some outdoor string lights make the most of the pleasant post-sunset hours.
Weekend Concerts & Broncos Camp
Red Rocks stays busy — Cross Canadian Ragweed plays tonight, and Darius Rucker’s Songs Of Summer Tour hits the amphitheater Saturday, both good reasons to catch cooler evening temperatures instead of the afternoon peak. Ball Arena also welcomes Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 Tour on July 28 — Get tickets on SeatGeek and grab a Megan Moroney t-shirt before showtime. Broncos fans can catch Training Camp: Session 1 at Broncos Park on July 31; check out Official team gear on Fanatics to get ready.
Tonight’s Dinner
With temps this warm, it’s perfect grilling weather — fire up the propane gas grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob, using an instant-read meat thermometer and a grill brush and scraper set to keep cleanup easy. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Expect the heat to peak this weekend before monsoon moisture ramps up. The NWS discussion points to rising storm chances over the mountains Sunday, spreading to most of the area by Monday and Tuesday as precipitable water values climb — a good sign for anyone craving a break from the century-mark heat. For more, check the outdoor gear deals roundup before you head out this weekend.
