Colorado Springs, Colorado – Colorado wakes to crisp air and pale winter light as a deeper cold settles in. The calm won’t last. Winds stiffen, clouds thicken, and light flakes may begin dotting the Front Range by Friday, setting the stage for a sharper turn Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a strong Arctic push spreads across southern Colorado through the weekend. Temperatures drop fast, with highs struggling to reach the teens Saturday and wind chills falling below zero at times. Snow develops along the mountains and spreads onto the I-25 corridor, including Colorado Springs, with periodic reductions in visibility.
Across the state, the cold intensifies behind a reinforcing front. Snow bands focus over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Palmer Divide, while lower elevations see lighter accumulations. Even minor snow becomes impactful as daytime melting gives way to flash freezing after sunset. Roads that look merely wet can turn slick within minutes.
In Colorado Springs, snow chances increase Friday afternoon and continue into Saturday. Accumulations remain modest, but travel impacts rise as temperatures fall. Expect slick stretches on I-25, Powers Boulevard, and Highway 24, especially during evening hours. Gusty winds add bite and can drift snow across exposed roadways.
By Sunday, skies brighten, but the cold lingers. Morning lows dip into the single digits, and shaded roads stay icy. Another warming trend appears early next week, though additional systems are being monitored as colder air remains nearby.
Plan extra travel time this weekend. Keep blankets, chargers, and winter gear in vehicles. Pets need protection from the cold, too. Conditions can change quickly once snow begins. How cold did it feel in your neighborhood this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Colorado Springs, CO
- Friday: Snow chances increase late; highs near 21
- Saturday: Periods of snow; highs near 13
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, very cold; high near 26
- Monday: Milder, dry; high near 45
- Tuesday: Continued warming; high near the upper 40s
