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Colorado Snow Alert Oct. 13-15: Up to 12+ Inches in Mountains
Pueblo, CO – A developing storm system is expected to bring accumulating mountain snow, widespread precipitation and a sharp temperature drop to portions of southern and central Colorado beginning Tue
By Marcus Hale · 2026-10-13T08:39:01.107Z
Pueblo, CO – A developing storm system is expected to bring accumulating mountain snow, widespread precipitation and a sharp temperature drop to portions of southern and central Colorado beginning Tuesday, October 13, with the most active weather expected Wednesday, October 14.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a Pacific trough approaching the region will introduce colder air aloft, allowing snow to develop across higher elevations while lower elevations generally experience rain.
Mountain Snow Could Exceed 12 Inches
Snowfall is expected to increase Tuesday and continue through Wednesday, with lingering mountain precipitation possible into early Thursday, October 15.
The greatest snowfall potential is concentrated along the Continental Divide, initially across the southwestern mountains before shifting toward central mountain areas Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Forecast maps indicate that some higher mountain locations could receive more than 12 inches of snow, although totals will vary considerably by elevation and location.
Snow levels are expected to remain around 8,000 feet, keeping most lower elevation communities out of the accumulating snowfall zone.
Travelers crossing high mountain passes, including areas near Wolf Creek Pass and Leadville, should prepare for potentially slick roads, reduced visibility and changing travel conditions.
Temperatures Drop Sharply Wednesday
The incoming system will also bring noticeably colder temperatures across southern Colorado.
Colorado Springs is forecast to fall from a high near 71 degrees Tuesday to around 52 degrees Wednesday.
Pueblo could experience an even larger change, dropping from approximately 78 degrees Tuesday to 56 degrees Wednesday.
Higher elevation communities will be colder, with Leadville forecast to reach only the lower 40s Wednesday and overnight lows falling into the 20s later in the week.
Stormiest Conditions Expected Midweek
The National Weather Service expects the greatest coverage of precipitation Wednesday, with rain affecting lower elevations and snow concentrated in the mountains.
Residents and travelers should monitor updated forecasts through October 15, particularly before heading into higher terrain.
Conditions will vary significantly across the region, with elevation playing a major role in snowfall totals and travel impacts.