Several days of fire danger are forecast for Colorado this week, but chances of snow will return to the state — including the Denver area — by Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

The Denver weather forecast this weekend turns warmer, but remains cloudy and unsettled with more spotty showers into Saturday. However, Sunday is shaping up to provide more sunshine.

​​​​​DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver weather forecast turns drier with more sunshine and continued warmth into Sunday. Winds will still be breezy through the rest of our weekend, gusting up to 25 mph at times Sunday afternoon. Higher gusts will be found across the Western Slope and high country.

Look for mostly cloudy skies Tuesday along the Front Range with highs in the low 70s. A few afternoon showers are possible, but we'll see a better chance Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Denver.

Extra clouds push in over the state Thursday afternoon with the small chance for a shower as highs are in the 70s.

DENVER (KDVR) — More April showers are in Denver’s weather forecast for the end of the week and into the weekend. A few showers will linger Thursday evening, before drying overnight. Low temperatures will remain mild, falling to around 40 degrees, with a mainly cloudy sky.

Fog this morning gives way to the low 70s — but a Red Flag Warning noon–8 p.m. brings gusty, dry winds. Secure outdoor items and avoid burning.

Moisture and slightly cooler temperatures are ahead in the Denver weather forecast, marking a noticeable change in recent weather patterns that have brought record breaking heat and unprecedented drought conditions to Colorado.

Above-normal temperatures are expected to continue in Denver this week as the city’s first 90-degree day of 2026 enters the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

Colorado could see more storms this spring and summer due to warm Pacific waters, increasing chances for active weather, especially in Denver.