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Late-day Storm Chances Friday & Saturday; Brighter, Warmer Sunday

Late-day Storm Chances Friday & Saturday; Brighter, Warmer Sunday

by Blaine Howerton | NorthFortyNews.com


Here’s your quick, local read on the weekend: we’re dodging a few afternoon storms Friday and Saturday, then we’ll toast under mostly sunny skies Sunday.

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Based on the National Weather Service point forecast for Fort Collins, expect Friday (Aug 29) to run near 80–82°F with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Then a comfortable mid-50s overnight.

Saturday (Aug 30) trends a touch cooler—mid-70s—with showers and storms more likely in the afternoon, easing to a clear, cool night near 52°F.

Sunday (Aug 31) rebounds to around 81–82°F with mostly sunny skies and a light northeast breeze.

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