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Southern Colorado Weather Alert: Up to 5 Inches of Snow Nov 14-15
Pueblo, CO – A fast moving storm system is expected to bring accumulating mountain snow and lower elevation rain to southern Colorado this weekend, with some areas potentially receiving up to 5 inches
By Wesley Grant · 2026-11-11T23:41:46.754Z
Pueblo, CO – A fast moving storm system is expected to bring accumulating mountain snow and lower elevation rain to southern Colorado this weekend, with some areas potentially receiving up to 5 inches of snow.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a storm system moving through the region Saturday, Nov. 14, will produce widespread mountain snow, with the highest accumulations expected across the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado.
Forecasters anticipate 0 to 3 inches of snow across most mountain areas , while the San Juan Range could receive between 2 and 5 inches through the weekend.
The snowfall could create slippery conditions along mountain highways and higher elevation routes, particularly where temperatures remain cold enough for snow to accumulate.
Rain Showers Expected Saturday Night While mountain communities prepare for snowfall, lower elevation areas across southern Colorado could experience rain showers spreading eastward Saturday night.
The National Weather Service forecast shows increasing precipitation chances Saturday afternoon and evening in several communities, including Salida, Buena Vista, Leadville, Alamosa and Pueblo.
Leadville has an 85% probability of precipitation Saturday evening, while Salida reaches 70% and Buena Vista reaches 65%.
In Pueblo, precipitation chances increase to approximately 45% Saturday evening before reaching 40% early Sunday morning.
Weekend Travelers Should Monitor Conditions Travelers heading toward the San Juan Mountains, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and other higher elevation destinations should prepare for changing weather conditions throughout the weekend.
Although the forecast calls for relatively modest snowfall totals across most mountain locations, accumulating snow could still affect travel on elevated roads and mountain passes.
Conditions will vary by elevation, and snowfall totals may change as the storm approaches.
Residents and travelers can monitor updated forecasts and potential weather advisories through the National Weather Service at weather.gov .