Colorado wakes to mild air and quiet skies, but winter weather is already organizing beyond the horizon. What feels calm now will shift quickly as Christmas travel ends and colder air returns to the Front Range.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, plains locations like Colorado Springs remain warm and dry through Christmas. Highs reach the upper 60s, even pushing near 70 degrees, while skies gradually clear. Travel conditions stay favorable, and roads remain dry through the holiday.
The story changes as attention turns toward the mountains. Light, wind-driven snow continues across the San Juan Mountains and along the Continental Divide. Visibility may drop at times, especially near high passes like Wolf Creek, where blowing snow could create hazardous travel despite limited accumulation.
By Friday, warmth lingers across southern Colorado, though cooler air begins edging closer. Highs fall into the low 60s, and clouds increase slightly. Winds remain light, but temperatures cool quickly after sunset.
The key window arrives with post-Christmas travel on Saturday. Daytime conditions stay mostly sunny near 55 degrees, but changes follow after dark. A chance of rain transitioning to snow develops Saturday night as colder air settles in. Overnight lows dip near 23 degrees, increasing the risk of slick spots.
Even light precipitation can freeze quickly on bridges, ramps, and shaded roads. This is a classic flash-freeze setup, especially for late-night drivers returning home.
By Sunday, winter air fully settles in. Highs drop into the upper 30s, with brisk northeast winds adding bite. Mountain snow continues, while plains locations turn colder and quieter.
Travel tips:
Check mountain pass conditions. Slow down after sunset Saturday. Watch for black ice early Sunday.
📅 Five-Day Outlook — Colorado Springs, CO
- Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, high 68
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, low 37
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 63
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 55
- Saturday Night: Chance rain/snow, low 23
