Denverites can expect sweet relief from the heat and smoke as storms hit the metro every day for the rest of the week. Zach Hiris, meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said, “It certainly looks like a pretty favorable pattern. If we’re going to get rain at any point this month, this is going to be the week where we’d have all the ingredients coming together.”

Temperatures to Drop

Temperatures will remain in the 90s through Wednesday, but are then expected to drop into the 80s on Thursday as a weak cold front comes through. Friday and Saturday will get even cooler, with temps in the low 80s and high 70s. The cold front should not only drop temperatures but also provide a little extra help for getting some storms to develop.

Thursday is Denver’s best chance for rain, according to Hiris. The chance of scattered storms will also help clear out smoke coming from out-of-state fires to the north and northeast throughout the weekend. Hiris classified the upcoming storm as “monsoon moisture,” which can be a bit of a contentious word in Denver.

Monsoon Moisture and Flash Flooding

What makes moisture monsoon moisture in Denver is whether it comes from the Pacific. Monsoons are the primary way Colorado gets its storms, especially in July and August, Hiris said. There’s a limited risk of flash flooding in the metro, but Hiris is monitoring recent burn scars from wildfires like the Aspen Acres one. People should be careful if they head toward burn areas.

If you’re planning to recreate anywhere near those burn areas, it’s probably a good idea to be aware of where you are and have a good way to get some of those watches and warnings as we get into this weather pattern, Hiris said. Denverites should also watch for lightning strikes and practice basic lightning safety, both in the outdoors and in town.

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