Denver is in for a stormy Sunday with a high near 70°F and a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms — get your outdoor plans done before 10 AM MT if you can, because conditions deteriorate fast after that and a significant cold blast arrives overnight.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says rain showers are possible between 10 AM and noon, then showers and thunderstorms become likely through the afternoon. A frontal boundary tracking south through the metro drives northeast winds gusting to 17 mph, and temperatures that peak near 70°F early will slide to around 64°F by mid-afternoon. This is classic Denver spring: warm morning, stormy afternoon, and a cold crash on the way.
Best Window To Be Outside
Get out before 10 AM. Washington Park, City Park, the Cherry Creek trail — all doable if you move early. After mid-morning, radar-watching is mandatory. NWS forecasters note that the most likely severe weather today will be on the northeastern plains (Lincoln and Washington counties), but the core metro isn’t in the clear with hail a concern for any storm that fires.
Rockies at Coors Field — Pack for Rain
The Colorado Rockies host the Arizona Diamondbacks today at Coors Field with a 70% rain chance — it’ll be a wet one at 20th and Blake. Grab a Colorado Rockies fitted cap to keep rain off your face and layer up in a Colorado Rockies jersey for the early-inning chill. Need seats? Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek before first pitch.
Rain, Wind, and Cold Risk Ahead
Sunday night turns serious: 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, low near 43°F, NNE winds gusting to 17 mph. Monday is the real cold shot — high only near 49°F, 93% precipitation chance, gusts to 29 mph. The mountains get accumulating snow; foothills have a greater-than-70% chance of snow accumulation; the I-25 corridor may see a few wet snowflakes mixed in. A spring freeze is possible on some plains areas Monday night. Plan mountain travel carefully.
Allergy Alert
Post-storm pollen and mold spikes are coming once things clear mid-week. Keep Claritin non-drowsy allergy and an allergy relief nasal spray in your bag this week. Running a HEPA air purifier at home helps on high-count days when you’d rather keep windows shut.
Indoor Options Tonight
Smart move to go indoors this evening. The Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild in Round 2, Home Game 4 at Ball Arena — a playoff game beats standing in the rain. Music fans can catch Baby Keem’s Ca$ino Tour at the Fillmore Auditorium or MJ (Touring) at the Buell Theatre — both excellent ways to stay dry and entertained.
Tonight’s Dinner
A stormy Sunday calls for a big pot of pasta — easy, warm, and comforting while rain hammers the windows. You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered straight to your door.
Next Few Days
Monday stays cold and soggy (high near 49°F) before a gradual drying and warming trend begins mid-week. If you’re eyeing Khalid at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Monday, May 18, that outdoor show at elevation is going to be cold and potentially wet — dress in serious layers and check outdoor gear deals before you head up the hill.
