Colorado’s scorcher of a weekend is finally giving way to cooler, stormier skies—and not a moment too soon. After record-breaking highs in Boulder and Denver, a refreshing cold front kicks off the week with below-normal temps and a solid chance for showers and storms, especially Tuesday when things could turn severe. But don’t get too cozy—the heat will make a comeback late in the week into the weekend. Here’s what you need to know about Colorado’s weather during this final week of June.
Front Range Colorado is bracing for a scorching stretch ahead as a powerful heat dome settles in, sending daily highs into the 90s and even near 100°F come Friday. Fire danger is also set to rise with bone-dry downslope winds ramping up in the days ahead. But there’s relief on the horizon: a cold front will finally break the heatwave by Monday, bringing much cooler temps, a shot at rain, and the kind of weather we’ll certainly be ready for!
The anticipated reprieve from the heat has arrived! Low clouds blanket the Front Range Tuesday morning, and exactly how quickly they burn off today will be the key to unlocking explosive severe thunderstorm development this afternoon over our area. We discuss the latest forecast details surrounding the severe risk today, including our team’s lingering concerns, the timing of the risk, and which areas stand the best chance to see big hail Tuesday afternoon.
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