Colorado — A brisk wind sweeps down from the Rampart Range before sunrise, stirring dried leaves across parking lots and lifting thin dust from open fields. The sky glows faintly over Colorado Springs, but the Front Range feels restless as a sharp westerly flow builds behind fast-moving disturbances to the west. Pavement stays dry for now, yet the pattern signals a winter shift as Thanksgiving travel begins across the state.
Drivers planning early trips along I-25 should expect changing conditions through midweek. Gusty winds strengthen this morning and continue into the afternoon, creating crosswind issues on exposed stretches north and south of the city. The air dries temporarily today, giving Colorado Springs a mostly sunny and breezy start, with highs rising near 60.
A Winter Tease arrives Tuesday as southwest winds reorganize and temperatures rise into the upper 50s. Clouds increase late, and models hint at a subtle moisture push that could support light showers near the Palmer Divide. While snow remains unlikely Tuesday, rapid cooling above 7,000 feet could produce brief flurries.
The more notable travel period develops Wednesday into Wednesday night. A disturbance passing over the Continental Divide drags colder air eastward, supporting a snow chance for Colorado Springs—especially after 11 a.m. Most accumulation looks light, but slushy spots could form on bridges or shaded areas. Winds turn north and strengthen, giving the afternoon a biting feel and reducing visibility during passing showers.
Thanksgiving travelers should monitor timing closely. The I-25 corridor south toward Pueblo and north toward Monument Hill may see the most impact, particularly late afternoon when temperatures drop.
Thursday brings scattered rain showers with possible higher-elevation snow mixing in. Friday gradually warms, and the weekend looks mostly sunny—ideal for early holiday errands before next week’s broader pattern shift.
