DENVER (KDVR) — A record dry April is leading to another day of high wildfire danger. Midday and afternoon wind gusts will range from 25-50 mph across the Front Range. Fire Weather Warnings are in effect. Highs stay in the 60s.
The wildfire danger today is not equal to last Friday. Last Friday featured a high of 90 degrees, single digit relative humidity, and 30-60 mph wind gusts.
The mountains can expect 30-70 mph wind gusts and 1-4 inches of snow on Friday.
It will remain breezy on Saturday in Denver with winds 15-25 mph. Expect sunny skies and highs in the 60s.
Expect less wind on Sunday with morning sunshine. Clouds will increase in the afternoon with a cold front moving in. Rain chances increase Sunday night into Monday.
Highs on Monday will cool into the 50s. Another chance for rain arrives on Wednesday and Thursday.