Colorado Springs, CO – Dry air drifts down from the Rockies as the sun edges over the Front Range, painting the plains gold. The calm look is deceptive — fire weather conditions are rising across southern Colorado, especially near Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano Counties, where gusty winds and single-digit humidity will create elevated fire danger through Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, strong westerly winds up to 25 mph and humidity near 15% will combine this week to keep vegetation primed for rapid ignition. Residents working outdoors should secure debris, avoid open flames, and delay any large burns until after Thursday when calmer air moves in.
Across the I-25 corridor, temperatures will remain above average through midweek. Highs near 72°F in Colorado Springs and low 70s in Pueblo keep afternoons mild, though clear skies and lighter winds at night will drop temperatures into the 30s and 40s.
By Friday, high pressure rebuilds, easing winds and slightly cooling daytime highs to the mid-60s. The weekend looks bright and tranquil — a great window for Veterans Day plans or early travel before Thanksgiving rush begins.
Still, this week’s dry pattern highlights the volatile transition into early winter. While northern states see snow, Colorado’s November story remains sun, wind, and the ever-present spark risk that comes before the season’s first meaningful snow.
