Time to dust off that rarely used slicker and those stowed away rain boots — moisture is headed Colorado’s way this week, with snow possible at higher elevations.
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“Cooler and wetter conditions are expected over the next few days,” the National Weather Service posted on X Tuesday morning.
The shift in weather comes as Denver on Monday marked a record 11th day straight of 80 degrees or warmer in October, according to the weather service.
Tuesday is forecast to be partly sunny with a high temperature of 65 degrees. Then Tuesday night, temperatures drop to the mid-40s and rain moves into Denver.
Wednesday is expected to be a bit of a washout, with chances of precipitation at 70% during the day and up to 90% Wednesday night, with temperatures hovering in the upper 40s all day and dropping to 40 overnight.
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Thursday remains wet, with chances of rain at 80%. The National Weather Service puts the high temperature at 54 degrees Thursday. Temperatures are expected to approach the freezing mark Thursday night, with forecasters calling for a low of 34 degrees.
The sun returns on Friday, with temperatures in Denver hitting a high of 62. The clear streak continues into the weekend, with temperatures slowly climbing into the mid-70s for daytime highs.
The National Weather Service says snow could fall at elevations above 7,000 feet, causing potentially slick driving conditions on Colorado’s mountain passes. A freeze watch has been activated for the San Luis Valley, where temperatures overnight Wednesday into Thursday could drop to as low as 27 degrees.
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