What will the weather be like for Denver's St. Patrick's Day Parade?
The weather has been sunny and near the 70s this week, but winter weather is returning to Colorado, and you might need an extra layer of green if you're planning on attending the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver on Saturday.
DENVER (KDVR) — The weather has been sunny and near the 70s this week, but winter weather is returning to Colorado, and you might need an extra layer of green if you're planning on attending the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Denver on Saturday.
The weather hit the 70s at the start of March, but a system is heading into the state and a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day has been issued for Friday as snow falls over the Palmer Divide and the Eastern Plains. Denver won't see any snow, but rain and strong winds will stay through Friday.
Luckily, the weather should clear up in time for the parade, which starts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, although winds and a possible flurry could still join those heading through downtown Denver.
The Pinpoint Weather team said Denver highs will be in the upper 40s with partly cloudy skies, but by the time the parade starts, the weather should be just above freezing, so be sure you have warm clothes.
After the parade kicks off, it should warm up and hit just over 40 degrees by 11 a.m. However, that warmth also comes with winds, as the Pinpoint Weather team is tracking winds to pick up after noon. While it will be windy, it won't be nearly as windy as Friday, which is expecting gusts between 30-40 mph.
The Pinpoint Weather team is also tracking a possible light flurry around noon, which is when many people will be celebrating with St. Patrick's Day festivities. While you might need more than a green tee shirt on Saturday, it will get warmer heading into St. Patrick's Day on Monday.
Sunday brings back sunshine to the forecast with highs near 60 degrees. Then Monday starts the workweek with mainly sunny skies and highs near the 70-degree mark.
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