Denver weather today brings scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms, with a high near 58°F—so grab a packable rain jacket before heading out.
Tuesday is shaping up to be one of those classic spring days in the Mile High City. Rain showers are most likely before noon, particularly across the plains and foothills, then we’ll see a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon as a shortwave trough moves overhead. Our National Weather Service forecasters note that while rainfall amounts will be light (under a tenth of an inch), there’s enough instability in the atmosphere that a couple of rumbles of thunder and small hail aren’t out of the question, especially across the Denver metro and eastern plains.
Winds will be light, 3 to 8 mph from the north-northwest, so it won’t be a particularly windy day—just wet. If you’re planning to head to DICK’S Sporting Goods Park for the Colorado Rapids vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC match on Wednesday evening, note that today’s moisture will clear out tonight, leaving partly cloudy skies by evening. Tailgating conditions should improve considerably by then.
What to do today: Skip the lawn work and outdoor projects—the ground will be soggy. This is a perfect day for indoor activities or a trip to Ball Arena if you can snag tickets. The Colorado Avalanche take on the Los Angeles Kings tonight in their first-round playoff matchup. Grab Official team gear on Fanatics to show your support, and if you need last-minute seats, Find tickets on StubHub.
If you’re catching the game or any of the concerts happening around town—like the Josiah Queen show at Fillmore Auditorium tonight—make sure you’ve got a compact travel umbrella in your bag. The rain should taper off by evening, but you’ll want to be prepared.
Tonight’s forecast: A slight chance of rain showers before 9 PM, then partly cloudy skies develop overnight with a low around 38°F. Perfect sleeping weather.
Looking ahead: Wednesday brings another 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with highs near 62°F. The pattern stays active through the week, but by the weekend, we’re expecting warmer and drier conditions—exactly what we need after this wet stretch. If you’re planning a Rockies game at Coors Field on Friday against the Atlanta Braves, conditions should be much more pleasant by then.
Today’s rainy weather is perfect for slow-cooker comfort food. A programmable slow cooker makes it easy to set chili or beef stew in the morning and come home to a hot meal. If you prefer something quicker, an enameled cast iron Dutch oven works great for a hearty pot of soup. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Stay dry out there, Denver!
