A change in the skies over Colorado
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, Colorado residents hoping for sunshine may want to keep umbrellas nearby. While the days leading up to the holiday—Wednesday through Friday—are expected to stay dry and warm, with highs reaching the mid-80s°F (around 29°C), the actual weekend tells a different story.
Saturday’s turn to unsettled skies
Starting Saturday, a shift in the atmosphere will bring widespread moisture across the state. Forecast models indicate a strong chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. This pattern aligns with the typical spring volatility seen across Colorado, especially near the Front Range and extending into the foothills.
Sunday and Monday bring more instability
The unsettled weather continues into Sunday, with enhanced moisture flow and atmospheric instability fueling additional rounds of rain and storms. Thunderstorms could become locally strong, particularly in eastern Colorado, where upslope flow may intensify rainfall rates. By Memorial Day Monday, expect a similar setup, with afternoon convection keeping many outdoor events under a weather watch.
Keep watch as details evolve
While confidence is growing in this wet weekend outlook, forecast timing and intensity remain subject to change. As always in Colorado, short-term weather models can rapidly evolve due to the complex terrain and microclimates. Keep an eye on local updates and live forecasts from Joe Ruch and the First Alert Weather Team at CBS News Colorado for the latest developments.
