DENVER, CO — Colorado is experiencing two different seasons at once on Saturday. Summer-like warmth continues east of the mountains, while rain begins working its way across western Colorado. Rain becomes more widespread across the Western Slope Saturday night and Sunday, with locally heavier downpours possible in southwest Colorado. Cooler air starts making progress next week, with more notable mountain snow possible around midweek.
Front Range and Eastern Plains Stay Warm and Breezy
Denver and the Front Range will see highs from 80 to 85 degrees Saturday with partly cloudy skies and a breeze. Conditions along the Interstate 25 corridor will remain mainly dry through the day.
The eastern plains will be even warmer, with highs from 84 to 91 degrees under sunny to partly cloudy skies. Dry and breezy conditions will keep fire weather concerns elevated in exposed areas, so residents should be careful with anything that could spark.
Western Slope Turns Cloudy With Showers Increasing
The Western Slope will see increasing clouds and scattered showers during the day. Valley highs will range from 65 to 78 degrees.
Rain becomes more widespread Saturday night and into Sunday. Southwest Colorado could see some locally heavier downpours as moisture builds.
Mountain Valleys Cool Down With Afternoon Storms
Mountain valleys will run cooler and cloudier, with highs from 55 to 68 degrees. Afternoon showers and a few thunderstorms are possible.
Anyone heading out to enjoy fall colors should keep an eye on the sky. Lightning and brief heavy rain are possible with any storms that develop.
Southeast Wyoming Stays Mostly Dry Until Evening
Southeast Wyoming and the Interstate 80 corridor will be warm and breezy, with highs from 76 to 86 degrees. Most areas will stay dry through the daytime hours.
Showers become more likely toward evening, especially west of the Laramie Range. Breezy conditions will continue through the day.
Cooler Air and Mountain Snow Arrive Next Week
Western Colorado will see the best rain chances Sunday into Monday, especially near the San Juan Mountains. Denver and the nearby plains are likely to stay much drier during that time.
The I-25 corridor will remain unusually warm through Sunday before cooler air arrives next week. More notable mountain snow is possible around the middle of next week, while precipitation chances farther east will depend on the track of the next storm.
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