Colorado residents should prepare for a weekend of extreme weather as strong winds, fire risks, and heavy snow impact multiple regions. Winds could reach up to 90 mph in some mountain areas, while fire conditions along the I-25 corridor remain critical. Meanwhile, heavy snowfall in the San Juan and Sangre De Cristo Mountains may create hazardous travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday for southern El Paso, Pueblo, and Huerfano counties due to gusty winds and low humidity. Fires could spread rapidly, making outdoor burning extremely dangerous. Drivers along I-25 should prepare for reduced visibility and high crosswinds.
By Friday night into Saturday, strong winds up to 60 mph will persist across the eastern plains, with gusts reaching 90 mph in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Snowfall is expected in higher elevations, with totals ranging from 8 to 18 inches in the San Juan Mountains, making travel difficult around Monarch Pass and Wolf Creek.
Looking ahead, unsettled weather continues through midweek. Monday and Tuesday could bring more snow showers and strong winds, keeping travel conditions unpredictable. Colorado residents should monitor forecasts, avoid unnecessary travel in high-wind zones, and prepare for rapidly changing conditions.
Five-Day Forecast for Colorado Springs
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 46°F, north winds 5-10 mph.
• Sunday: Sunny, high of 61°F, wind gusts up to 30 mph.
• Monday: Breezy with a high of 69°F, gusts reaching 30 mph.
• Tuesday: Rain and snow likely, high of 61°F, gusts up to 35 mph.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, slight chance of snow, high of 42°F.
Stay alert to further updates and prepare for rapidly shifting weather conditions.
