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Southern Colorado Weather Alert: Snow, 80% Rain Chance by Wednesday Oct 14
Pueblo, CO – A significant weather change is approaching southern Colorado this week, with temperatures dropping sharply, rain chances increasing and snow expected across higher mountain elevations be
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-10-12T09:47:00.646Z
Pueblo, CO – A significant weather change is approaching southern Colorado this week, with temperatures dropping sharply, rain chances increasing and snow expected across higher mountain elevations beginning Tuesday night, October 13.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, mostly dry conditions will continue Monday across much of the region before a colder weather system brings widespread precipitation opportunities Tuesday night into Wednesday, October 14.
Monday's forecast features warm afternoon temperatures across the eastern plains, with highs reaching the 80s in several communities. Isolated showers are possible over the central mountains, while the San Juan Mountains have the greatest opportunity for precipitation.
Tuesday remains relatively dry for most locations, although temperatures begin cooling slightly.
By Tuesday night, colder air will spread across southern Colorado, bringing increasing shower chances and the possibility of accumulating snow in higher mountain elevations. The National Weather Service expects mountain snow to continue into Wednesday.
Wednesday will bring the most noticeable changes.
Colorado Springs is forecast to drop from 72 degrees Tuesday to just 55 degrees Wednesday, with precipitation chances climbing to 80%.
Pueblo will see temperatures fall from 79 degrees Tuesday to 61 degrees Wednesday, accompanied by a 60% chance of precipitation.
Farther east, La Junta and Lamar could experience temperature drops approaching 20 degrees, with Wednesday highs near 64 degrees.
Higher elevations face colder conditions. Leadville is expected to reach only 41 degrees Wednesday, with a 90% chance of precipitation.
Travelers heading into Colorado's mountains should prepare for changing weather conditions, especially at higher elevations where snowfall could affect roads and visibility.
Snowfall amounts and specific travel impacts were not detailed in the forecast update.
Residents across southern Colorado should monitor updated forecasts as the approaching system develops.