Denver weather Sunday brings a significant chance of thunderstorms by afternoon, with a high near 58°F and temperatures falling through the day—quite a shift from yesterday’s chilly 54°F high.
Here’s what to expect: A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 1 PM onward. The National Weather Service is calling for 70% chance of precipitation, with the National Weather Service Area Forecast Discussion noting 20–40% thunderstorm coverage across the metro through Sunday evening. North-northeast winds at 3–10 mph, gusting to 17 mph, will add a gusty feel during storm activity. Rainfall amounts should stay under a tenth of an inch, but any moisture is welcome as we head into a cooler, wetter pattern for much of next week.
What this means for your Sunday plans:
Outdoor activities: Skip the park picnics at Washington Park or City Park until evening. If you’re planning to hike in the foothills (Bear Creek, Mount Falcon), wait until Monday—today’s storms could develop quickly. A packable rain jacket is essential if you venture out.
Sports & Events: The Nuggets vs. Timberwolves (Round 1, Game 3) at Ball Arena on Monday, April 27 will have much better weather conditions than today. If you’re tailgating or heading downtown, grab Official team gear on Fanatics to show your support. Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you haven’t secured yours yet.
Lawn care: Hold off on mowing—wet grass clogs equipment. Wait until Tuesday when drier conditions return.
Tonight: Expect a chance of rain showers before 11 PM, then mostly cloudy skies. Low around 41°F. Temperatures will rise slightly overnight to around 44°F with west-southwest winds 3–8 mph.
Gameday note: Monday’s Nuggets vs. Timberwolves playoff game (April 27) will be indoors at Ball Arena, but if you’re heading to the game, bring an umbrella—there’s a 78% chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon with highs near 60°F. It’s playoff weather, so dress in layers and grab Official team gear on Fanatics to stay warm during the matchup.
Given the wet pattern and cooler temps, tonight’s the perfect evening for slow-cooker comfort food. A programmable slow cooker makes it easy—set it this morning and come home to beef stew or chili simmering away. You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door, including an enameled cast iron Dutch oven for future rainy-day cooking.
Looking ahead: Monday brings more rain chances (60–80% precipitation), then a weak upper trough moves through Tuesday morning. By midweek, strong zonal flow returns with drier conditions. Temperatures remain cool through the week—no fire weather concerns, which is good news as we head into late April.
Stay dry out there, neighbors!
