Colorado Springs, Colo. – Residents across Colorado Springs should brace for another round of heat and afternoon thunderstorms this weekend as temperatures climb toward 90 degrees. Saturday brings the highest storm potential, with scattered thunderstorms expected after 1 p.m., raising concerns for outdoor events and evening travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, Saturday carries a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly late in the day. While rainfall amounts are generally expected to stay light, heavier downpours could develop in localized cells. Winds will remain light but may shift quickly around storm activity.
Sunday offers a repeat pattern with highs near 89 and another round of afternoon storms, though coverage looks slightly lower. By Monday, isolated showers could return during the day with storm chances continuing through Tuesday, keeping commuters and outdoor workers on alert.
Drivers should remain cautious on I-25 and Highway 24 during the late-day hours when storms are most likely to hit. Outdoor gatherings, from sports to festivals, could see weather disruptions, especially in the late afternoon and early evening.
The pattern of heat and storms lingers through midweek before a gradual drying trend is expected. Additional advisories remain possible if storms intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, Colo.:
- Saturday: High near 88, 50% chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
- Sunday: High near 89, scattered afternoon storms.
- Monday: High near 89, chance of storms by afternoon.
- Tuesday: High near 89, isolated storms possible.
- Wednesday: High near 88, mostly sunny, drier trend developing.
