Parts of Denver Under Red Flag Warning for High Fire Danger Midweek, Jumps to Winter Weather by Weekend

While high fire weather threatens parts of Denver, putting a Red Flag Warning in effect during the middle of the week, the situation will quickly change to winter weather by the weekend.

According to the Denver weather forecast, Wednesday will be yet another unusually sunny and warm day throughout the metro.

High Fire Danger on Wednesday

The west is still under the control of a significant ridge of high pressure.

Denver is expected to have sunny skies and another day with unusually warm highs in the mid-seventies, according to the Pinpoint Weather team. The normal high ought to be 65 degrees right now, so the temperatures are unusually warm.

Red Flag Warnings are issued for the majority of the northeastern and eastern plains due to the unusually warm temperatures. A "Red Flag" warning, according to the National Weather Service, is issued if there are hot temperatures, extremely low humidity levels, and strong winds that increase the risk of a forest fire.

The weather on Wednesday will be warm, dry, and have low relative humidity levels, so all those factors will be in play.

Temperature highs in the 60s continue to be sunny and dry in the mountains.

The Pinpoint Weather team is predicting clear skies and a temperature range in the 30s and 40s for Wednesday night.

Wednesday night will be clear with lows in the 30s and highs in the 40s.

Thursday Weather

Thursday mimics the weather from Wednesday. Sunny skies and mid-70s temperatures will characterize the day. Mountains continue to be warm and dry.

Weekend Winter Weather

A strong storm system arrives on Saturday night. Gusty winds will be Saturday night and see the arrival of a powerful storm system. Wind gusts are likely on Saturday and Sunday.

In elevations above 8,000 feet, snowfall of 6 to 12 inches is predicted for Sunday.

The Pinpoint Weather team predicts a 20% chance of showers in Denver with highs dipping into the 50s and 60s.

Denver could experience a hard freeze on the mornings of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. A lingering rain shower seems possible on Monday with highs in the 50s.

The following weekend, on October 26, there is a chance of another storm system bringing mountain snow, FOX31 Colorado rewports.

Winter Weather Preparedness

CDC recommends preparing both the house and the car for winter weather.

Preparing the House. According to the CDC website, it is best if houses are weatherproofed, Chimneys or flues should be inspected yearly. It is also recommended to install a smoke detector as well as a carbon monoxide detector, preferably battery-operated. Always have a thermometer that is easy to read.

Preparing the Car. Preparing the car for the winter weather means assessing personal needs when traveling, however, it is best to avoid traveling during inclement weather. A car kit could include items such as cell phones, extra batteries, or portable chargers. It is also ideal to include items that could keep body temperature from plummeting such as hats, jackets, and blankets. Shovels, radios, flashlights, food, a first aid kit, and sand for road traction are some of the essential items.