DENVER (KDVR) — A mild start to the work week will remain in line with the weather forecast in Denver, with warmer temperatures before the next chance of precipitation.
The average high temperature this time of year in Denver is 46 degrees. Expected forecasts for next week are above normal. The warmest day will be Tuesday, when temperatures are expected to be 15-20 degrees above normal – reaching into the 60s.
According to Pinpoint Weather, the most accurate forecast in Colorado, although the weather will be very warm, Denver will not reach Tuesday's record high of 75 degrees set in 1934.
Weather tonight: mountain snow showers
There will be some light snow showers entering the northwest corner of the state overnight. It appears that accumulations will be light until Wednesday over the northern mountains.
There will be some high clouds drifting over the Denver metro area. The winds will be light from the south. Temperatures are expected to drop below zero throughout the state, except for the western valleys.
Weather tomorrow: warmer
It will be a mostly sunny day across eastern Colorado on Tuesday. There will be some clouds at times, and it will be breezy, with southwesterly winds helping temperatures rise.
Expected highs will reach the 60s and even 70s in some locations on the far eastern Plains.
Looking Ahead: Rain and snow possible
A weak cold front is expected to arrive in the late afternoon or early evening on Wednesday. Rain showers, which may mix with snow showers, are expected to fall during the night hours and into Thursday morning.
At this time, accumulation chances appear low for Denver and the Front Range other than some light grassy areas.
Dry and sunny weather returns quickly, starting Friday and continuing through the weekend. Temperatures return to the 60s, with expectations remaining above normal for high readings at the beginning of next week.
