Denver, Colorado is experiencing a period of settled, though cool, weather following a weekend of clear skies. The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny conditions for , with a high near 69°F (21°C). A shift in wind direction is expected, moving from light and variable to northwest in the afternoon, potentially gusting up to 15 mph.
The relatively mild daytime temperatures will be followed by partly cloudy skies overnight, with a low around 36°F (2°C). Tuesday is predicted to be mostly sunny and breezy, reaching a high of 58°F (14°C), before cooling again with partly cloudy conditions and a low of 31°F (-0.5°C) that evening. The forecast extends into Wednesday, anticipating partly sunny and breezy conditions with a high of 55°F (13°C) and a chance of snow overnight with a low of 24°F (-4°C).
However, the pleasant conditions are tempered by a Fire Weather Watch in effect for much of the region. The National Weather Service has issued the watch for , from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST, and again for , from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM MST. This indicates a heightened risk of wildfires due to gusty winds and low relative humidity, particularly across the central and southern Plains.
Current conditions at Broomfield/Jeffco Airport (KBJC) as of show fair weather with a temperature of 61°F (16°C), humidity at 10%, and a southeast wind at 3 mph. Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF) reports partly cloudy conditions with a temperature of 56°F (13°C), humidity at 8%, and an east wind at 9 mph as of .
The broader meteorological picture, as highlighted by the National Weather Service, reveals severe thunderstorms are currently impacting parts of the southeastern United States, specifically southern Georgia into north and west-central Florida. These storms pose a threat of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. The fire weather concerns extend beyond Colorado, with critical conditions also anticipated in the central and southern Plains through Tuesday.
The approaching Pacific storms, expected to impact the western United States into Wednesday, will bring gusty winds, low-elevation rain, and significant snowfall in the mountains. This shift in weather patterns suggests a more dynamic atmospheric situation developing across the western half of the country.
Looking further ahead, Thursday and Thursday night are forecast to be cold with a chance of snow, and lows dropping to 19°F (-7°C). The 10-day forecast indicates a continued pattern of fluctuating temperatures and potential for precipitation, with highs ranging from 5°F to 20°F ( -15°C to -7°C) and lows ranging from -5°F to 8°F (-20°C to -13°C).
The current Fire Weather Watch underscores the importance of preventative measures in areas prone to wildfires. Low humidity and strong winds create ideal conditions for rapid fire spread, and residents are advised to exercise caution with any activities that could potentially ignite dry vegetation. The National Weather Service provides detailed information on fire weather conditions and safety guidelines on its website.
While Denver itself is not directly under threat of severe weather beyond the fire risk, the broader regional context highlights the diverse and often unpredictable nature of weather patterns across the United States. The combination of severe thunderstorms in the Southeast, fire weather in the Plains, and approaching Pacific storms demonstrates the complex interplay of atmospheric forces at work.
The forecast for Washington’s Birthday, , is for mostly sunny skies and a high near 68°F (20°C), with southwest winds potentially gusting up to 23 mph. This offers a brief respite from the potential for more unsettled weather later in the week.
