Denver is in for one of its finest spring Sundays, with wall-to-wall sunshine and a high near 84°F — get outside today, because the National Weather Service says a chance of strong thunderstorms rolls back in Monday afternoon.
Today’s Setup
The trough that triggered Saturday’s storms has lifted into Wyoming, leaving the Mile High City in a clean, drier flow. Expect full sunshine with a gentle west wind around 8 mph — about as close to perfect as Colorado gets in late May. Overnight lows settle near 56°F with some patchy clouds drifting in from the northwest. No weather drama today whatsoever.
Best Window To Be Outside
The entire day is fair game. Runners along the Cherry Creek Trail, cyclists on the Platte River Greenway, and hikers in the foothills all have a clean window from sunrise through sunset. With temps climbing into the mid-80s, pack a hydration running vest and pace yourself if you’re going long. Want to get the garden going? Today’s warmth is ideal — and outdoor gear deals are worth a browse before you head to the nursery.
Game Day at Coors Field
If you’re heading to the Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants at Coors Field today, you picked a winner. Sunny skies, 84°F, and a light breeze make this about as good as an afternoon in LoDo gets. Throw on your Colorado Rockies jersey and Colorado Rockies fitted cap and soak it in. Still hunting for seats? Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub before first pitch.
Also tonight: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child plays at Buell Theatre, and Andres Cepeda performs at the Paramount Theatre. You’ll enjoy a warm, clear evening walk to either venue — no jacket needed.
Allergy Alert
Bluebird skies and a gentle breeze are great for humans, less great for allergy sufferers. Pollen moves freely across the Front Range on days like this. Keep an allergy relief nasal spray on hand if you’re heading outdoors for hours, and a pollen count face mask is worth packing for extended trail time. Run a HEPA air purifier tonight to scrub the air before bed.
Dinner Tonight
A warm Sunday like this is made for firing up the grill — try smoking a tri-tip low and slow with our step-by-step guide for a crowd-pleasing backyard dinner. Or keep it simple with pasta or stir-fry if you’d rather stay cool inside. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Monday starts mostly sunny with a high near 82°F, but the National Weather Service flags a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after noon MT. Forecasters note the highest severe weather risk sits east of I-25 — roughly along a Limon-to-Fort Morgan corridor — though confidence in exact timing remains low. If you’re heading to the Knights at Colorado Avalanche Round 3 Home Game 4 at Ball Arena on June 1, the arena is indoors and you’ll be fine, but watch that commute home. Tuesday stays unsettled before the pattern trends warmer and drier heading toward the weekend.
