DENVER (KDVR) – Denver’s weather forecast brings brisk clearing skies Tuesday with moderate highs in the 70s and brisk winds in the afternoon.
Today’s weather: Sunny afternoon and a breeze
After the morning rain, skies will become mostly sunny in most parts of the state. With more sunshine, highs will rise to the low 70s with a light breeze in the second half of the day.
A flood watch remains in effect in the southwest corner of the state until midnight.
From west to east on the map, a flood warning is in effect north of Vallecito Reservoir until midnight. A flood warning is in effect in the Piedra drainage basin until 3pm on Wednesday. A flood warning remains in effect for Pagosa Springs on the San Juan River until late Tuesday evening. A flood warning is in effect for the Navajo and Little Navajo Rivers until midnight Tuesday.
Tonight’s weather: clear and comfortable
Skies will remain clear Tuesday night as active winds slow. Overnight low temperatures will be above average in the upper 40s.
Looking ahead: Cool showers, monsoon weekend
Wednesday remains mainly sunny with temperatures rising into the upper 80s with afternoon winds.
On Thursday, it is expected that there will be more clouds throughout the day, with the possibility of intermittent rain in the afternoon and evening. Highs on Thursday will reach the mid 60s.
Friday wraps up the work week with partly sunny skies and cold highs in the lower 60s.
Saturday keeps seasonal highs in the lower 60s with mainly sunny skies.
Sunday adds some extra clouds to the forecast with more comfortable highs near 70 degrees.
Monday begins the next work week with partly sunny skies and moderate highs in the lower 70s.