After that, Western Colorado starts drying out, and the weekend is shaping up to look a whole lot more like late July. Read More: ICYMI: Heavy Rain Triggers Mudslide and I-70 Closure Near SiltThen the Weather Flips the SwitchStarting Thursday, the atmosphere gradually begins drying out. There will still be a few afternoon storms Thursday and Friday, but they'll become less common each day. As the moisture disappears, the biggest threat shifts from heavy rain to strong outflow winds that could gust close to 50 mph. A Hot Weekend Is WaitingBy the weekend, high pressure settles over Utah and takes control of our weather.