Denver weather: Possible record-high for the Front Range, but wildfire smoke remains

Denver will be hot and dry again on Wednesday. Smoke is polluting the air, while some moisture moving in later this week could push in better air quality. The warm temperatures persist through the entire extended forecast.

According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, Denver will near a record high on Wednesday. Temperatures are forecasted to reach 95 degrees, just shy of the daily record of 97 degrees which was set in 2020. Winds could reach 15 mph while the air will stay smoky.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment warns of multiple pollutants in the air along the Front Range. Concentrations of ozone and fine particulates from wildfire smoke are at unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. CDPHE recommends reducing prolonged or heavy exercise. It is the 39th straight day with poor air quality.

Denver will dip to 63 degrees overnight and stay smoky. Smoke should increase overnight and into Thursday.

On Thursday, smoke will briefly get thicker as temperatures reach 91 degrees under the sun. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected in the afternoon with 18 mph wind gusts. In the evening, the chance of storms increases to 30%, with a low of 62 degrees.

Friday will bring a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after lunch. It will be mostly sunny with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 62 degrees with a chance of rain until midnight.

Highs will be in the 90s this weekend, with the possibility of showers in the afternoon.

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