Warmer weather on the way for the weekend, according to the National Weather Services

A weather forecast change for the better is in store for northern Colorado and Weld County starting Saturday.

The National Weather Service is calling for more spring-like conditions with daytime temperatures in the 50s and 60s at the start of the new work week.

There could be a high in the mid-to-high 60s on Tuesday, which would be the best day in the seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder forecast office.

The maximum temperature on Saturday will be 54 degrees and near 60 degrees on Sunday, according to the NWS. The wind could be a problem throughout the weekend with gusts of up to 21 miles per hour on Saturday and up to 15 mph on Saturday night and Sunday.

There is a slight chance of rain mixing with snow after 10 p.m. Sunday and low temperatures around 29.

The NWS is calling for a high temperature of 54 and sunshine on Monday.

Much warmer temperatures are expected across the plains to start the weekend. Highs should be in the mid 50s with mostly sunny skies ☀ #cowx pic.twitter.com/jawvbsJ75b

— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) March 11, 2022

Temperatures could dip into the upper 50s on Wednesday before another change Thursday – the possibility of rain and snow and highs in the upper 40s.

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sundays, so remember to move the clocks forward one hour. The first day of spring is March 20.