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Colorado Weather: November Storm Outlook Oct. 26–Nov. 1
Colorado Springs, CO – Colorado could enter November with warmer than normal temperatures, but a more immediate weather concern is developing in the state's southern mountains. The National Weather Se
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-10-19T09:57:50.439Z
Colorado Springs, CO – Colorado could enter November with warmer than normal temperatures, but a more immediate weather concern is developing in the state's southern mountains. The National Weather Service is warning that heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday could produce flooding and rock and mudslides in portions of the San Juan Mountains, while Colorado Springs is forecast to reach the middle 70s before cooler conditions return this weekend.
According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, the eight to 14 day outlook issued Sunday, Oct. 18, favors above normal average temperatures across Colorado during Oct. 26–Nov. 1. The precipitation outlook also favors above normal totals across much of the state, although the extended maps do not establish individual storms or rainfall amounts for the beginning of November.
San Juan Mountains face 2–4 inches of rain The National Weather Service in Pueblo issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook at 1:20 a.m. MDT Monday, highlighting potentially significant rainfall across portions of southern Colorado.
Forecasters said very heavy rainfall is expected along the Continental Divide from Wednesday through Friday, particularly from the San Juan Range to the La Garita Mountains.
Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible over the San Juan Range.
According to the weather service, the heavy precipitation could lead to flooding, rockslides and mudslides.
Snow levels are expected to remain relatively high, mainly above 12,000 to 13,000 feet, before lowering toward 10,000 feet Thursday night into Friday.
That elevation detail is important because the forecast does not suggest widespread snowfall across lower elevation communities such as Colorado Springs or Pueblo.
One or two thunderstorms are also possible along the Continental Divide Monday afternoon and evening, with lightning identified as the primary concern.
Additional thunderstorms could develop Tuesday afternoon and evening.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook is not itself a flood warning, and residents should monitor subsequent National Weather Service alerts.
Colorado Springs could reach 74 degrees Wednesday While the southern mountains prepare for heavy precipitation, the immediate forecast for Colorado Springs looks considerably milder.
The National Weather Service forecast for a location approximately four miles west southwest of Colorado Springs shows sunshine Monday and a high near 68 degrees.
Tuesday warms to approximately 71 degrees, followed by mostly sunny skies Wednesday and a high near 74.
Thursday remains mild, with a high near 72 and a 20% chance of afternoon showers.
Friday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees.
Temperatures then drop more noticeably Saturday, when the forecast calls for a high near 58 degrees and another chance of showers.
Sunday is expected to reach approximately 61 degrees.
These near term temperature changes are separate from NOAA's longer range outlook, which favors above normal average temperatures as November begins.
November warmth contrasts with western cooling Colorado sits within a broad region favoring above normal temperatures during Oct. 26–Nov. 1.
The temperature outlook is stronger across parts of the eastern Plains and central United States, while western Colorado lies closer to the transition toward cooler conditions favored along the Pacific Coast.
The precipitation outlook also favors above normal totals across much of Colorado, including the Western Slope and Front Range.
For residents in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Denver, the extended pattern suggests a greater likelihood of milder than normal conditions, but it does not guarantee warm weather every day.
The heavy rainfall expected in the San Juan Mountains Wednesday through Friday is a separate, earlier event. NOAA's extended maps do not establish that flooding will continue into November.
Updated forecasts will help clarify daily temperatures, precipitation timing and whether additional mountain weather concerns develop as October ends.
Are you hoping Colorado's warmer than normal pattern lasts into November, or are you ready for colder fall temperatures?