Denver wakes up under a blanket of clouds this morning, with temperatures parked in the mid-50s at area observation sites, light winds, and no major fog issues around the metro. Highs are still on track to climb toward 70°F before scattered showers and thunderstorms roll through, bringing short bursts of heavy rain and gusty wind. Conditions will be uneven through the midday and afternoon commute, as brief downpours cut visibility and slow traffic in spots.
Storms Today And A Colder Monday
Showers and thunderstorms are most likely from late morning into the afternoon, with the greatest coverage aimed at the eastern suburbs and plains. Any storm could bring brief heavy rainfall, hail, and gusty winds, with northeast winds in town around 2 to 10 mph and gusts up to about 17 mph.
Later Sunday night into Monday, rain becomes more widespread as a stronger, colder system drops in and snow levels sag toward the foothills and higher mountains. Accumulating snow is expected above roughly 9,000 feet. Forecasters put the most likely mountain totals at 4–15 inches above 9,000 feet, with foothills totals ranging from a trace to around 5 inches. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of the foothills from midnight tonight through 6 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder.
Impacts And What To Do
Surface travel will slow down near any storm cores, where hail and gusty winds can quickly cut visibility and knock down small branches. In the mountains and foothills, roads may turn slick Monday morning as snow stacks up at higher elevations…