Denver got a crisp start this morning, with temperatures in the upper 30s and clear blue skies overhead. Sunshine is set to rule the day, and the afternoon should feel comfortable, with highs near 67°F and only light winds along the urban corridor.
Afternoon And Midweek Outlook
Sun will keep center stage through Monday, with highs holding in the upper 60s, so it is a solid stretch for getting outside. A slight chance of afternoon showers creeps in on Tuesday. By Wednesday, the eastern plains are expected to warm into the low to mid 70s as winds pick up and humidity drops. These timing and temperature details come from the National Weather Service forecast discussion, see NWS Denver/Boulder.
Midweek Fire Weather Risk
The same forecast discussion flags a short window on Wednesday afternoon when relative humidity could sink into the low teens and gusts may approach 20 knots (about 23 mph). That is the recipe for elevated to briefly critical fire weather conditions, mainly over the plains, where dry fuels, low humidity, and gusty…..