Denver’s hot week, which included a record breaking Wednesday, will see its hottest day on Thursday. But a change is coming and the snow is on the way. And what this weekend’s storm will look like is starting to become clearer.
Yet another very hot day is expected today as Denver’s daily high temperature record of 76°C is in danger of being broken. #COwx pic.twitter.com/nSMgsxoJSb
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 3, 2022
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, Denver will hit a record high of 77 degrees on Thursday, breaking the record set in 1921 at 76 degrees. The mostly sunny day will turn into a partly cloudy evening when temperatures drop to 38 degrees. The heat means an afternoon of elevated fire conditions for parts of the state.
Friday will be warm again, with a high of 71 degrees, but winds will pick up to 25 mph. Winds will signal a change in weather patterns. There is a 60% chance of precipitation after sunset. Snow is likely in the mountains and rain in the metropolitan area which eventually turns to snow. The urban corridor could be affected by a few thunderstorms, bringing lightning and hail. Denver low will drop to 34 degrees; new snow accumulation will be less than half an inch.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy, with a high of 41 degrees. There is a 50% chance of precipitation and winds could blow up to around 20 mph. Snow is likely after 11 p.m. and the low will fall to 22 degrees.
Sunday is expected to be the snowiest day and the storm could last through Monday, affecting travel on both days. Another system could bring more snow to the area Wednesday and Thursday.
