Near-Record Heat Grips Denver and the Plains Today Before Cooler Monday

Overview

• Highs reach the mid to upper 70s and low 80s across the Front Range and eastern plains, with Denver near its 78°F daily record from 2008.
• Colorado Springs is forecast near 77°F, with Pueblo and Cañon City near 80°F and records possible in some spots.
• Dry, gusty downslope winds up to 20–30 mph elevate fire danger in northern plains counties including Logan, Sedgwick and Phillips.
• A weak system cools the area by about 10–15°F on Monday, putting Denver in the low 60s with dry conditions persisting.
• The week trends mild and mostly rain-free, with only a slight, low-confidence chance for light mountain snow late Thursday or Friday.