Ozone Alert Day Friday, Warm Weekend: Littleton Weather

LITTLETON, CO – Blame smoke from out-of-state wildfires for the high the number of fine particulates and increased ozone levels in the air in Metro-Denver Friday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said. Until 4 p.m. Friday, an Ozone Day Alert has been issued by the Regional Air Quality Council.

Those with respiratory issues or sensitivity are advised to stay indoors.

Here is the Littleton weekend weather forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today
Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm.

Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

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