Colorado – A thin layer of cold air settles along the Front Range this morning as Colorado Springs starts the day under quiet, wintry skies. The air feels sharp, and parked cars carry a faint frost as temperatures hover near 30 degrees.
Cold conditions dominate early travel. Overnight lows dipped into the mid-20s, with colder pockets near 17 degrees outside the city. Bridges, ramps, and shaded stretches of I-25 and Highway 24 may feel slick early. Drivers should expect patchy ice until the sun climbs higher.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, light snow is expected in the central mountains later today. Accumulations stay limited, generally an inch or two above 9,000 feet, including higher terrain near Cottonwood Pass. Colorado Springs remains dry, but cold northerly breezes keep the winter feel in place.
Sunshine returns quickly. Afternoon highs reach the mid-40s, helping roads improve through midday. Conditions stay calm and clear into the evening, though temperatures drop fast after sunset. Refreezing becomes likely again late tonight.
Friday brings another cold start, with lows near 17 degrees, followed by a sunny afternoon near 46. Travel improves during daylight, but nighttime driving still carries an icy risk. Plan errands for midday when pavement temperatures recover.
The weekend delivers a noticeable shift. Saturday warms to the low 50s under mostly sunny skies. Snowmelt increases during the afternoon, especially along south-facing streets and sidewalks. Saturday night cools again, setting up localized refreeze.
Sunday feels almost springlike by comparison. Highs approach the upper 50s with sunshine and light winds. Looking ahead, early next week trends mild and mostly dry, though a slight snow chance appears by Tuesday.
Plan extra time for early drives, dress for sharp temperature swings, and stay alert for flash-freezing after dark. Are you seeing icy spots on your commute this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Colorado Springs, CO
Today: Sunny, high near 45
Friday: Sunny, high near 46
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 53
Sunday: Sunny, high near 58
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 60
