Pueblo, CO – Residents should prepare for dangerously cold temperatures and significant snowfall as a winter storm moves into the area this weekend. The National Weather Service predicts well-below-average temperatures starting Friday, with snow expected to intensify Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, overnight temperatures could drop below zero Saturday into Sunday, with wind chills making it feel even colder. Snowfall is likely to begin late Friday and continue into Sunday, with accumulation varying across the region. Areas along I-25, including Pueblo and Colorado Springs, may see icy conditions, creating hazards for travel and outdoor activities.
Thursday will remain mild, with a high near 54°F and sunny skies, but Friday’s high will drop to 50°F before snow begins in the evening. By Saturday, temperatures will plummet to a high of just 23°F with an 80% chance of snow.
Residents should insulate exposed pipes, check on vulnerable neighbors, and keep pets indoors. Prepare vehicles for winter driving by stocking emergency kits and monitoring road conditions via Colorado Department of Transportation updates.
Sunday will remain cold, with highs near 17°F and lingering snow. The cold front will persist into Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with highs only reaching 8°F.
Stay updated with local forecasts and warnings as this system develops. For road updates, visit cotrip.org, and for emergency weather alerts, monitor weather.gov.
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