Denver Enjoys Drier, Warmer Weather Into Weekend

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The Denver metro area is set to experience drier and warmer weather in the coming days, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures climbing into the 60s Fahrenheit through the weekend and into early next week.

Why it matters

After a period of unsettled weather, the upcoming stretch of dry and warm conditions will be welcomed by Denver residents looking to enjoy outdoor activities. The warmer temperatures are also expected to provide a boost to the local economy as people spend more time and money at restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.

The details

Forecasters say the Denver area will see mainly sunny skies through the rest of the workweek, with afternoon highs topping out in the lower 50s on Wednesday. Overnight lows will dip into the lower 30s, still above average for this time of year. Temperatures are expected to climb further on Thursday and Friday, reaching the middle 60s under mostly sunny skies. The warm and dry pattern is expected to continue into the weekend, with highs in the 60s on Saturday and the lower 60s on Sunday, though some extra cloud cover is possible on Sunday.

• Wednesday's highs will reach the lower 50s.
• Overnight lows on Wednesday will dip to the lower 30s.
• Thursday and Friday's highs will climb to the middle 60s.
• Saturday's highs will reach the middle 60s.
• Sunday's highs will hit the lower 60s.

What’s next

The warm and dry weather pattern is expected to continue through the early part of next week, with highs in the lower 60s on Monday and the potential for some late snow or rain on Tuesday as clouds increase.