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Zone Forecast Product for Northeast Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

COZ038>040-211200-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Including Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn, Arvada,
Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, Longmont, Aurora, Brighton,
City of Denver, Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch,
Littleton, and Parker
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 59 to 65.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the
afternoon. Highs 94 to 100. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 59 to 65.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 87 to 93.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 58 to 64.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs near 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs near 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 56 to 62. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent
chance of thunderstorms. Highs 84 to 91. Lows 55 to 61.

$$

COZ041-211200-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Including Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the
afternoon. Highs 91 to 97. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the
evening. Lows near 60. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs near 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 56 to 62. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 91.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows near 60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 84 to 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 83 to 89.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid to upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid to upper 50s. Highs in
the mid to upper 80s.

$$

COZ042>045-211200-
Northeast Weld County-Central and South Weld County-Morgan County-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
Including Briggsdale, Grover, Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, Stoneham,
Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, Roggen, Brush, Fort Morgan,
Goodrich, Wiggins, Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and Leader
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 96 to 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 60. East winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs near 90. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower to mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower to mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows near 60.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs near 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows near 60.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows near 60.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs near 90.

$$

COZ046-047-211200-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Including Agate, Hugo, Limon, Matheson, Forder, Karval, Kutch,
and Punkin Center
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the
evening. Lows near 60. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs near 90. East winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows near 60. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows near 60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs near 90.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows near 60.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.

$$

COZ048>051-211200-
Logan County-Washington County-Sedgwick County-Phillips County-
Including Crook, Merino, Sterling, Peetz, Akron, Cope,
Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid, Sedgwick, Amherst, Haxtun,
and Holyoke
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 90s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening,
becoming light.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs near 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 60.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.

$$

COZ035-211200-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including Estes Park, Glendevey, Nederland, and Red Feather Lakes
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 52 to 62.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the
afternoon. Highs 82 to 92. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 53 to 63.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs
76 to 86. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 51 to 61.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 76 to 86.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 53 to 63.
.MONDAY...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs 75 to
85. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 49 to 59. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs
73 to 83. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 47 to 57. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 73 to 83.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 48 to 58. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 74 to 84.

$$

COZ036-211200-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown,
Idaho Springs, and Westcreek
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms early in
the evening. Lows 54 to 64. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 82 to 92. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows 53 to 63. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs
78 to 88. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 52 to 62. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 76 to 86. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 52 to 62.
.MONDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 76 to 86. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 58.
.TUESDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 75 to 85. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 49 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 75 to 85. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 49 to 59.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 85.

$$

COZ030-032-211200-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including Gould, North Park, Rand, Spicer, Walden, Dillon,
Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, and Kremmling
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 82 to 88. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 44 to 52.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs
79 to 85. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 43 to 51. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 75 to 81.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 74 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows 38 to 48. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 74 to 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 38 to 48.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 74 to 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 38 to 48.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 74 to 80.

$$

COZ037-211200-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Including Fairplay, Hartsel, Lake George, and South Park
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms
early in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
showers during the late evening hours. Partly cloudy after
midnight. Lows 48 to 54. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 76 to 84.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows 47 to 53. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs
75 to 83. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 46 to 52. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 72 to 80. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 51.
.MONDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 71 to 79. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 44 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 71 to 79. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 44 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 71 to 79.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 44 to 50.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 72 to 80.

$$

COZ031-033-211200-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including Mt Zirkel, Cameron Pass,
Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Range,
Rocky Mountain National Park, and Willow Creek Pass
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs 71 to 81. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Highs
69 to 79. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 43 to 53. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 75.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 43 to 53.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 64 to 74.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 41 to 51.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 64 to 74.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 64 to 74.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 50.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 64 to 74.

$$

COZ034-211200-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
Including Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge,
East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range,
Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains,
Mount Blue Sky, Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park
605 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026

.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms early in
the evening. Lows 44 to 54. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 68 to 78. Chance
of precipitation 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 44 to 54. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Highs 66 to 76.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows 42 to 52. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 63 to 73. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 42 to 52.
.MONDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 63 to 73. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Thunderstorms likely. Highs 62 to 72. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 63 to 73.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 40 to 50. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
thunderstorms. Highs 63 to 73.

$$