Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Front Range wakes under cool, still skies this Thursday morning, but the mountains to the west are stirring. Thin clouds trace the high ridges, hinting at what’s coming — another round of early-season snow and a crisp reminder that winter is moving closer to Colorado.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms are expected later today, especially over the high country and eastern plains. Brief downpours and gusty winds are possible, though most lower elevations, including the Colorado Springs metro, will stay mild with highs near 69°F.
The bigger story develops late Thursday into Friday as colder air spreads over the Continental Divide. Light to moderate snow will form above 10,000 feet, bringing 1 to 3 inches across the central mountains and up to 5 inches on the highest peaks. Travelers heading along U.S. 50, U.S. 285, or I-70 should plan for slick spots and lower visibility, especially during the early morning and late-day hours.
Friday remains cool and partly sunny along the I-25 corridor, with highs near 60°F before another cold push arrives. Forecasters expect an additional burst of wind-driven snow for the central ranges Sunday into Monday, signaling the first steady pattern of winter weather aloft.
Meanwhile, the plains stay mostly dry and crisp through early next week — ideal for late-fall hikes and Halloween prep. Still, the change in the air is clear: mountain winter is waking up.
Five-Day Outlook for Colorado Springs, CO:
Thu: 69/41 – Partly sunny; slight chance of showers.
Fri: 60/37 – Mostly sunny; cooler trend.
Sat: 67/40 – Sunny; calm and mild.
Sun: 69/36 – Breezy; clouds return.
Mon: 63/38 – Partly cloudy; dry plains, mountain snow.
