How hot will it get in Colorado this week? Denver warms up big

DENVER — Get out the sunscreen, it’s going to feel like summer over the next two days.

Denver’s record high temperature for Tuesday is 80 degrees, and the Wednesday record is 79 degrees. Both are currently forecast to be broken.

Additionally, Tuesday could be the first 80-degree day in Denver this year. On average, the first 80 at Denver International Airport (DIA) comes on Apr. 17. 

Along with the record high temperatures, look for winds to pick-up Tuesday. Fire danger is certainly high today for the eastern plains as…