Denver will warm to average temperatures after a chilly few days. But strong winds will also return Thursday.
A Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 11AM-7PM Thursday for portions of northeast and east central Colorado. Windy and dry conditions will create critical fire weather conditions. Avoid burning or anything that could create sparks!
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, Denver will reach a sunny high of 60 degrees on Thursday. Winds will blow to 34 mph in the afternoon and stay strong into the evening as temperatures fall to 34 degrees. Due to elevated fire conditions, a red flag warning goes into effect at 11 a.m. for the area, lasting until 7 p.m.
The highest mountain peaks could get a few inches of snow on Thursday.
Critical fire weather conditions will last into Friday as winds gust near 25 mph in Denver. The day will be a sunny and dry 67 degrees with a low of 34 degrees.
Saturday and Sunday are both shaping up to be warm days in the high 60s to low 70s with plenty of sun.
There is no precipitation in the extended forecast, only warming temperatures and sun.
