Denver starts Monday partly sunny and near 85°F, but afternoon thunderstorms — including a threat for large hail — are likely to develop across the metro between 1 PM and 3 PM MT. If you have outdoor plans today, go early or go late.
Today’s Setup
A cold front clipped the area overnight, briefly sending northerly gusts up to 25 mph before winds shift east by late morning. That easterly flow drags moisture into the I-25 corridor, pushing dewpoints into the 50s and fueling afternoon storm development. The National Weather Service says isolated to scattered storms are expected to fire near the Denver metro roughly 1–3 PM MT, with large hail — up to 2 inches in diameter — as the primary threat. Total rainfall should stay under a tenth of an inch, and the afternoon high drops back to around 82°F as storms move through. The National Weather Service notes considerable uncertainty in exact storm timing, so stay flexible.
Best Window To Be Outside
Head to Washington Park, the Cherry Creek Trail, or Sloan’s Lake before noon. Once 1 PM approaches, keep an eye on the western sky — June storms on the Front Range build fast and move faster.
What To Wear Or Bring
Mornings open in the upper 60s and climb to 85°F before the storm window. Stash a packable rain jacket in your bag and tuck a compact travel umbrella in your car. LoDo and RiNo should clear by dinnertime, with partly cloudy skies and a comfortable low of 58°F overnight.
Fire & Heat Risk Tuesday
Tuesday is the hot one: high near 94°F along the I-25 corridor with southwest winds gusting to 35 mph. The National Weather Service is forecasting widespread critical fire weather conditions (greater than 90% confidence) across fuel-prone areas starting Tuesday and potentially lasting into Wednesday. That combination of heat, low humidity, and strong winds creates serious fire danger on the Front Range. Before the gusts arrive, check your home — a smoke detector combo pack is a simple, affordable precaution worth grabbing this week. Secure your patio furniture now or pick up outdoor furniture covers ahead of those Tuesday afternoon gusts.
Rockies at Coors Field: June 10 & 11
The Colorado Rockies host the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field on June 10 and June 11. Wednesday sits near 92°F — bring water and wear your Colorado Rockies fitted cap to keep the afternoon sun off. A Colorado Rockies jersey is perfect for a warm June evening game. Get tickets on SeatGeek before the series fills up.
Also this week: The Cab plays Summit Music Hall on Tuesday, June 9. Find tickets on StubHub if you want a last-minute Monday-night decision.
Tonight’s Dinner
With storms rolling through and a cool 58°F evening ahead, tonight is a slow-cooker night. Load up a programmable slow cooker with chili or beef stew before you head out this morning — it’ll be ready when the storms clear. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
The Week Ahead
Tuesday is the hottest and most dangerous day — near 94°F, critical fire weather, gusts to 35 mph. Wednesday stays warm near 92°F. Thursday brings brief relief before a more substantial weekend cool-down, per the National Weather Service. Keep checking the Denver weather forecast as the weekend pattern firms up.
