Memorial Day will start sunny and hot but a chance of afternoon showers could dampen holiday picnics and other outdoor activities.
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There is a 40% chance of rain after 3 p.m. for Denver and the Front Range, according to the National Weather Service. Winds could gust up to 22 miles per hour.
The chance of rain drops to 20% after dark.
During the day, the temperature will peak at 86 degrees. Overnight lows will be around 55 degrees, the forecast said.
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The weather will stay warm when people return to work on Tuesday. Highs will be near 81 with a breezy afternoon.
Temperatures will stay in the high 70s and low 80s throughout the week. The next chance for rain will be Wednesday, according to the weather service forecast.
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