Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

Denver - Centennial Airport (KAPA)

Lat: 39.56°NLon: 104.85°WElev: 5869ft.

A Few Clouds

44°F

7°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 21 May 6:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Aspen Park CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming east northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming east northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Memorial Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Aspen Park CO
 39.49°N 105.28°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
12:46 am MDT May 21, 2026
7am MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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