Colorado Springs, Colorado – Gusty storms, hail, and potential frost will shake up Colorado Springs on Monday as an unstable weather system moves through the region. Drivers along the I-25 corridor and nearby foothills should expect sudden wind gusts up to 50 mph, dime-size hail, and lightning through the afternoon and early evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, thunderstorms will increase in coverage after 2 p.m., with peak storm activity expected through 6 p.m. Monday. Localized rainfall totals could reach up to a quarter inch, mainly under the strongest cells. Elevated areas above 10,000 feet may see snow showers with up to 2 inches of accumulation. Patchy frost is possible by early Tuesday morning in northern El Paso County.
Tuesday brings a break: skies clear and temperatures rise to 71°F with calm northwest winds. The warming trend continues into midweek with Wednesday reaching 77°F and sunny conditions expected into Friday.
Looking ahead, isolated thunderstorms could redevelop Thursday and Friday over the eastern plains. The weekend forecast favors dry, summer-like weather, with highs near 81°F on Friday and near 79°F on Sunday.
🗓️ 5-Day Outlook for Colorado Springs:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 71°F, calm winds
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 77°F, west winds 5–10 mph
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F, southeast winds 10–15 mph
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 81°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 78°F
