Colorado Springs, Colo. – Red sunrise lights the Front Range, and the air already carries that sharp, restless energy ahead of strong winds. Across southern Colorado, a Red Flag Warning stretches from Pueblo through Colorado Springs, as gusty winds and bone-dry air create critical fire danger to start the week.
The National Weather Service in Pueblo warns that gusts could reach 45 mph this Monday, especially along I-25 and La Veta Pass, with humidity as low as 13%. The combination of strong northwest winds and single-digit moisture means any spark could spread fast. Residents are urged to avoid open burning, secure outdoor equipment, and delay welding or fieldwork until conditions ease.
By Tuesday, calmer weather returns with sunny skies and highs near 66°F, followed by another mild day Wednesday around 67°F. Nights stay crisp, dipping into the 30s and low 40s, offering brief relief before another system slides in. That next change comes late Thursday, when a 30% chance of rain could develop along the Palmer Divide and southern foothills. Light precipitation may linger into Friday morning, helping to dampen parched ground after this windy stretch.
Temperatures cool into the low 60s by Thursday and upper 50s Friday, signaling the start of a broader fall transition. The weekend looks calmer, with sunny highs in the mid-60s — a welcome break before the next front.
For now, southern Colorado’s weather is all about the wind — and how quickly it can turn a spark into a fire.
Five-Day Outlook for Colorado Springs, CO:
Mon: 67/48 – Sunny, windy; gusts near 45 mph.
Tue: 66/37 – Sunny, calmer winds.
Wed: 67/40 – Mostly sunny, mild.
Thu: 60/38 – Breezy, 30% chance of rain.
Fri: 59/36 – Cooler, partly sunny.
