Pueblo, CO – A warm, breezy spring day is turning dangerous as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 6 PM Wednesday across southern Colorado, including Pueblo, Walsenburg, and Trinidad. Wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph paired with humidity levels as low as 6% are creating prime conditions for wildfire ignition and rapid spread—especially along the I-25 corridor.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, the warning covers Fremont, Pueblo, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties, where dry fuels and strong west winds will combine for volatile fire behavior. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning, secure loose debris, and remain alert for fire alerts.
What to Expect Thursday
Spring weather continues Thursday with a chance of light rain and snow showers after 2 p.m. Highs will reach the low 50s, but conditions will feel cooler due to increasing cloud cover and breezy northeast winds. Snow accumulation is expected to remain below a half inch, posing little road impact.
5-Day Pueblo Weather Outlook:
- Thursday Night: Low near 27°F with scattered snow showers.
- Friday: Rain and snow before 11 a.m., then breezy with a high near 52°F.
- Saturday: Snow likely early, becoming partly sunny, high near 43°F.
- Sunday: Sunny and warmer, high near 61°F.
- Monday: Clear skies and spring-like warmth, high near 72°F.
Stay weather-aware this week as Colorado’s spring continues to deliver unpredictable shifts in wind, warmth, and wildfire risk.
