Denver weather today brings scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms, with a high near 58°F and light winds from the north-northwest at 3 to 8 mph.
We’re in the middle of an active weather pattern across Colorado, and Tuesday will be no exception. According to the National Weather Service, rain showers are likely through the morning hours, with the best chance of thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon—particularly between 1 PM and 6 PM MT. The Storm Prediction Center hasn’t issued any severe weather warnings for the Denver metro, but a couple of rumbles of thunder and small hail are possible with the stronger storms. Rainfall amounts will be light (under a tenth of an inch for most areas), so flooding isn’t a concern.
If you’re heading to the Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings playoff game at Ball Arena on Wednesday (April 29), don’t worry—the rain should clear out by evening. Grab some Official team gear on Fanatics to show your support, and if you’re tailgating beforehand, a packable rain jacket will keep you dry during setup.
For outdoor plans today: skip the lawn mowing and golf—the moisture and cloud cover will make conditions tough. Fishing could work if you don’t mind getting wet; the cooler temps and overcast skies often bring fish to the surface. If you’re planning to grill later this week, hold off until Wednesday afternoon when conditions improve slightly (high near 62°F).
The Colorado Rapids vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC match at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park on Wednesday evening should see drier conditions by kickoff, though another round of showers and storms is possible in the afternoon. Check Find tickets on StubHub if you want to catch the action.
Looking ahead: Wednesday brings similar unsettled weather with another chance of showers and thunderstorms (high 62°F), but by Thursday and into the weekend, we’ll see a break in the pattern. High pressure will move in, bringing warmer and drier conditions—perfect for outdoor activities and the Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday (May 2). Get tickets on SeatGeek to secure your spot.
For tonight’s dinner, embrace the rainy-day comfort: slow cooker chili or beef stew pairs perfectly with this weather. A programmable slow cooker or enameled cast iron Dutch oven will make prep easy—just set it and forget it. You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door, including fresh vegetables and quality beef for your stew.
Stay dry out there, neighbors!
