Front Range

Increased rain chances and improved air quality are expected as thunderstorms develop across the foothills and plains, with potential severe weather including damaging winds and hail. A heatwave with temperatures near 100 degrees is forecast for late in the week.

Denver and surrounding areas will experience hot weather with highs in the 90s, smoke, and scattered thunderstorms through the week. Storm activity increases midweek, with potential for severe storms and dry thunderstorms in mountain regions. A significant heat wave is expected next weekend, with temperatures approaching record highs.

Temperatures in Colorado are rising into the low to mid-90s as wildfire smoke and high ozone levels trigger a health advisory until Thursday at 4 p.m. Red flag warnings and severe storm risks, including hail and 70 mph winds, are in effect for parts of the state. The warm, dry weather is expected to persist through the Fourth of July holiday with limited rain anticipated.

Colorado faces high fire danger with hot, dry, and breezy weather, leading to smoky skies in the Denver metro area. Red flag warnings and an air quality health advisory are in effect due to wildfire smoke and ozone. Temperatures are expected to rise into the low to mid-90s through the week, with isolated thunderstorms possible.

Hot, dry, and windy conditions in Colorado have triggered red flag warnings and fire weather watches, increasing wildfire risks. Isolated thunderstorms could produce hail and severe winds, with critical fire conditions expected to persist through Friday. The 2026 primary election is occurring amid these weather threats.

Douglas County has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, including a firework ban, ahead of the Fourth of July. The measures follow wildfires burning around the state, prompting Front Range cities and counties to announce similar bans and fire restrictions.

Fire restrictions remain in effect in Boulder County. Smoke from fires burning in Utah can be seen across the Front Range, particularly near Nederland.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Eastern Plains, with potential hail and gusty winds near Denver. Temperatures will return to near normal this week, but a red flag warning for elevated fire danger will take effect this weekend due to high winds and low humidity.

A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday evening and overnight in Denver as strong to severe storms are expected to impact the metro area, Front Range, and Eastern Plains.

Metro Denver will experience high temperatures near 90 degrees on Sunday, with strong to severe thunderstorms possible on the eastern plains. Over the following days, thunderstorms will become more widespread, with cooler temperatures and rain expected in the urban corridor. Warmer and drier conditions are forecasted to return by next weekend.

Colorado faces high fire danger with Red Flag Warnings in effect for most of the state except the Denver metro and Eastern Plains, alongside severe storm risks including heavy rain, hail, and potential tornadoes. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s in the Denver metro, with gusty winds up to 45 mph increasing fire risks in the mountains.