Denver is in for a stormy Wednesday — showers and thunderstorms are likely through the afternoon with a high near 73°F, so grab a packable rain jacket before you head out the door.
Today’s Setup
A weak upper-level disturbance tracking northeast from New Mexico is driving today’s widespread shower and storm coverage, according to the National Weather Service. Expect a slight chance of showers between 9 AM and noon MT, then showers and thunderstorms likely from midday onward. The precipitation chance peaks at 60% during the afternoon hours. Temperatures reach near 73°F before easing to around 69°F later in the day, with a light south-southeast wind at 5 to 10 mph.
Best Window To Be Outside
Early morning — before 9 AM MT — is your cleanest stretch of the day. Midday through mid-afternoon carries the highest storm risk. Tonight, a 40% chance of lingering thunderstorms holds through midnight, then mostly cloudy skies take over with a low around 54°F.
Flash Flood Note
The National Weather Service flags a limited flash flood risk in active burn scars across the region. If you’re near any recent burn areas, stay out of drainages during and after heavy rain. Most spots will see less than a tenth of an inch, but localized heavier bursts are possible from stronger cells.
Red Rocks Alert: Santana Tonight
Santana - Oneness Tour 2026 plays Red Rocks Amphitheatre tonight, May 27 — and today’s storm pattern puts this show squarely in the crosshairs. Red Rocks sits fully exposed to Colorado’s fast-moving afternoon cells. While storm activity may ease after sunset, the timing is tight and conditions bear watching. Check Red Rocks’ weather policy before heading up Morrison Road. Need seats? Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek.
This Weekend: Rockies & Morgan Wallen
The Colorado Rockies host the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field on Saturday, May 30 — but the National Weather Service flags increasing severe thunderstorm chances especially on Saturday, so watch the gameday forecast closely. Rep the home team with a Colorado Rockies jersey or Colorado Rockies fitted cap regardless of the weather.
Morgan Wallen: Still the Problem Tour hits Empower Field At Mile High on Friday, May 29 — an outdoor stadium show that should benefit from Thursday’s clearing trend, though storm chances build again through the weekend. Layer up with a Morgan Wallen hoodie for the evening chill at 5,280 feet.
Rainy Day Dinner
A stormy Wednesday was made for comfort food. Toss everything into a programmable slow cooker before work — chili or beef stew will be ready by the time the storms clear. Prefer stovetop? An enameled cast iron Dutch oven handles a long-simmered pot of soup beautifully. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Thursday warms nicely to near 80°F with partly sunny skies and only a 30% storm chance after noon — a real improvement. Friday continues the warmup before storm chances build through the weekend. The National Weather Service highlights a potential for severe thunderstorms especially Saturday, which is worth keeping in mind for anyone headed to Coors Field or Red Rocks.
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