Pueblo, CO – A four-day surge of unseasonable heat is pushing temperatures into record territory across southern Colorado, with Pueblo expected to hit 92°F by Saturday afternoon—just six degrees shy of the city’s all-time March record.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, daily record highs from Wednesday through Saturday are at risk across Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Alamosa, with forecast highs exceeding or nearing long-standing records set between 1995 and 2017. Pueblo could climb from 83°F Wednesday to 92°F Saturday, while Colorado Springs is expected to peak near 86°F and Alamosa near 82°F.
The heat will impact travel and daily routines along the I-25 corridor, including Colorado Springs and Pueblo, where pavement temperatures may exceed 110°F during peak afternoon hours. In the San Luis Valley, Alamosa’s rapid warm-up follows subfreezing mornings, increasing the risk of snowmelt runoff and icy refreeze overnight on rural roads like US-160 and CO-17.
Residents are urged to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity during peak heat between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., and check on vulnerable neighbors. Fire danger may also increase as dry air and warm temperatures combine, especially across open plains and foothills.
This early-season heat wave is expected to persist through Saturday evening, with additional advisories possible if records begin to fall. Cooler air may arrive early next week, but above-normal warmth remains likely into the weekend.
