Denver weather: Warming up before midweek rain chances
DENVER (KDVR) — The showers over the weekend produced record-setting rain totals and made April 2024 the 18th-wettest April in Denver weather history, but while dry days are ahead, they do not last long.
The month ends dry and warm on Tuesday. According to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, more rain is possible as May begins.
This was Denver’s wettest April so far in the 21st century
Weather tonight: Few clouds, comfortably cool
A few clouds will drift through on Monday night along the Front Range. The mountains could see a few rain or snow showers, mainly across the northern peaks.
Temperatures will be cold in the high country, with overnight lows in the 30s and the mountain valley locations dipping just below freezing. It will be a cool night across the Eastern Plains and metro Denver, with readings in the 40s.
Weather tomorrow: Warmer and breezy
Temperatures are forecast to warm up across the state on Tuesday. The warmest readings will be in the southeast corner of the state, with highs in the 80s.
Temperatures reach the low 70s along the Front Range and in metro Denver, which is about 7-10 degrees above normal. There will be pleasant 60s in the mountains and some slightly warmer 70s out west.
Looking ahead: Rain showers return midweek
Rain chances slide back into the area starting Wednesday and continue through Saturday. These will be low scattered chances for showers and possibly a rumble of thunder too.
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This pattern will not be a soaking like the past weekend, but temperatures will cool as a result of the showers, especially on Thursday.
Enjoy a few drier days starting on Sunday and into early next week, with mainly sunny skies each afternoon. Temperatures will quickly warm back above normal for early May, with highs reaching the upper 70s.
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