It may be August, but November-like snow is still in the forecast for residents at elevations above 10,000 feet. The National Weather Service attributes the unseasonable weather to a storm system ripping through north central Colorado between Friday and Saturday night.
In Denver and surrounding areas, forecasters say snow will not be a factor, but the chance of showers and thunderstorms is high. A 30 percent possibility of rain is expected this afternoon, soaring to 60 percent overnight.
Light winds and cloudy skies will accompany a moderate drop in temperatures. The metro area will see a high near 81 today, dropping to 51 degrees tonight.
Friday will be cooler and even wetter. Showers are likely all day and night. The weather service says the high will barely reach the mid-60s in the afternoon. The overnight low will be a chilling 47 degrees.
This weekend, try to plan outdoor activities for Sunday rather than Saturday. Thunderstorms are likely all day Saturday, and temps will remain cool with a 67 degree high and 53 degree low.
The dark storm clouds should roll back Sunday morning, the weather service reports. The daytime high near 71 degrees will come with only a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms.
Monday through Wednesday will be brighter, sunnier and much warmer, as temps resume their position in the low-to-mid 80s. The weather service does not expect rain – or snow – in Denver.
Liv Gold: 303-954-1311 or lgold@denverpost.com
