Our hot dry October weather pattern continues with record high temperatures today and elevated fire danger! Red Flag Warnings posted! Cooler but dry for Thursday
DENVER — FORECAST BY: 9NEWS Weather Impact Team Meteorologist Kathy Sabine
FORECAST AT A GLANCE:
A warm, dry fall day in October with record highs and elevated fire danger!
After a quick break from the heat yesterday with highs in the 70s, temperatures soared into the upper 80s today. Additionally, Denver broke another temperature record with a high so far of 89 degrees, the old record 88 degrees, last set in 2005.
With the warm, dry, windy weather pattern, Red Flag Warnings have been issued for northern portions of the high country, into the northern front range and northeastern plains. These areas should watch for increased fire danger through 7 p.m. Wednesday.
An early morning cool front is expected to move in Thursday, dropping highs back into the mid 70s, Thursday afternoon (closer to our seasonal high of 72 degrees).
Temperatures quickly rebound for the weekend, under continued sunny skies. Look for highs to reach the middle 80s, Friday, then climb into the upper 80s, Saturday (likely breaking another record high).
More mild weather settles over the area for the start of next week, with afternoon temperatures lingering in the lower 80s, Sunday through Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and warm, high 89 (record: 88°). Mostly clear overnight, low 51.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and a tad cooler, high 75. Mostly clear overnight, low 48.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and warm, high 84 (record: 87°). Mostly clear overnight, low 53.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and warm, high 87 (record: 86°). Mostly clear overnight, low 49.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and mild, high 81. Mostly clear overnight, low 48.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny and mild, high 82 (record: 87°). Mostly clear overnight, low 49.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and warm, high 84 (record: 85°). Mostly clear overnight, low 50.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and warm, high 80. Mostly clear overnight, low 52.
CLOSINGS: Latest closings and delays in Colorado
WEATHER LINE 9: Updated weather forecast information at 303-871-1492.
TRAFFIC CENTER: Keep up on crashes and travel times here
If you have a weather report, photo or video to share, you can contact the 9NEWS Weather Team in these ways:
EMAIL: Weather photos, videos
Share updates on our Facebook wall: facebook.com/9weather
Tweet your updates using the hashtag #9WX or tweet us at twitter.com/9NEWSWeather
Download the 9NEWS app:
iTunes: on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
9NEWS Weather Impact Team
The 9NEWS Weather Impact Team of Kathy Sabine, Cory Reppenhagen, Laurann Robinson, Keely Chalmers and Chris Bianchi update the Denver weather forecast multiple times each day.
Bookmark this link to always have the latest forecast from 9NEWS. The team values your local weather reports and often features your photos and videos during weather segments in all newscasts.
More Stories
In South Sudan, hunger complicates plans to end wildlife poaching
Israeli attack on an apartment block in central Beirut kills six people
Jenin’s Freedom Theatre: Voice of Resistance