Colorado – A calm stretch of sunshine in Colorado Springs will end quickly as storm chances rise by Friday, threatening weekend events. Drivers along I-25 should prepare for slower travel and potential slick spots, especially Friday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, Thursday brings increasing clouds with highs near 87 degrees. Winds will shift southeast during the afternoon, helping moisture return to the Front Range. By Friday afternoon, showers and thunderstorms are 40 percent likely, some capable of producing brief heavy downpours and lightning.
The most noticeable impact arrives late Friday when football games and outdoor gatherings could see interruptions. Thunderstorms may cause short-lived flooding in low-lying streets and reduced visibility along I-25 and Highway 24. Residents are urged to allow extra travel time, avoid flooded intersections, and secure outdoor equipment before storms roll in.
Saturday offers only slight improvement. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms remain possible, with highs near 78 degrees under partly sunny skies. Sunday continues the unsettled pattern with another 40 percent chance of storms in the afternoon.
For early next week, conditions begin to stabilize. Monday looks mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s, while Tuesday stays dry near 80.
Thunderstorm risks return Friday and linger through the weekend, so families planning outdoor activities should monitor alerts and stay weather-aware.
Five Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, CO:
- Thursday: Increasing clouds, high near 87. Low 51.
- Friday: 40% chance of thunderstorms after noon, high 72. Low 50.
- Saturday: 30% chance of storms, high 78. Low 52.
- Sunday: 40% chance of storms, high 78. Low 51.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 78. Low 52.
