PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado’s stretch of crisp fall sunshine continues through Columbus Day before a quick cool-down brings a taste of October chill by Tuesday morning. After a pleasant holiday for leaf-viewers and pumpkin patch visitors, a fast-moving cold front will sweep across southern Colorado, dropping temperatures and stirring up breezy conditions along I-25 from Colorado Springs to Trinidad.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, skies will stay mostly sunny through Monday with highs near the mid-70s in Colorado Springs and low 80s in Pueblo. A few light mountain showers are possible Monday night as cooler air filters in from the northwest. Winds may gust up to 25 mph Tuesday afternoon, especially along higher ridges and exposed plains.
Motorists traveling I-25 and U.S. 50 early Tuesday should expect a brisk start, with morning lows dipping into the mid-40s. The cool-down will be brief but noticeable, signaling a transition toward more typical mid-October conditions. For students heading back to school after the long weekend, light jackets will be needed for the morning bus stop.
Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor decorations, as gusty winds could scatter lightweight fall displays. The rest of the week trends dry, sunny, and slightly cooler—ideal for late-season yard work or mountain hikes before the next system approaches next weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, CO:
Sun: 75/50 – Sunny; light breeze, ideal for outdoor plans.
Mon: 79/44 – Mostly sunny; turning breezy by evening.
Tue: 73/46 – Cooler; gusty winds up to 25 mph along I-25.
Wed: 77/45 – Sunny and calm; perfect fall day.
Thu: 73/38 – Mild sunshine; light west wind, crisp morning.
