Denver is forecast for above average temps Tuesday with highs in the uppers 70s and a chance of rain in the afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, there’s a 40% chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mainly after 2 p.m. Expect partly sunny skies and a high of 79 degrees.

High, northwesterly winds are anticipated to roll through the Denver area Tuesday, with gusts reaching upwards of 25 mph. 

Looking ahead to Tuesday night, a 40% chance of showers persists overnight. Expect mostly cloudy skies and lows bottoming out at 50 degrees.

Slight chances of rain will continue throughout the week before clearing up amid the weekend. Temps will remain hot beginning Thursday and through Sunday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80. 

Here’s the full forecast from the National Weather Service. 

Wednesday: There’s a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. Expect mostly sunny skies in the morning and a high of 66 degrees.

Thursday: There’s a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 73 degrees.

Friday: There’s a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Expect sunny skies and a high of 82 degrees.

Saturday: There’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Expect a high of 83 degrees.

Sunday: There’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Expect sunny skies and a high of 80 degrees.