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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Denver, Denver International Airport (KDEN)

Lat: 39.85°NLon: 104.66°WElev: 5404ft.

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Sep 8:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Brighton CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers likely after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers likely after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Brighton CO
 39.96°N 104.78°W (Elev. 5098 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 pm MDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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