Colorado — Frost sparkles across windshields and open fields as southern Colorado starts Monday deep in winter’s grip. Temperatures hover near 14 degrees around Pueblo and Colorado Springs early this morning, with calm air offering little relief from the cold snap.
Sunshine takes control quickly today. Even so, afternoon highs only reach the low 40s, keeping a winter bite in shaded areas. Roads remain dry, but lingering ice patches may persist on bridges and side streets through mid-morning. Drivers should stay alert, especially along I-25 during the early commute.
Clear skies dominate tonight, and temperatures fall back into the upper teens. Any melted frost will refreeze after sunset, raising the risk of black ice in rural stretches and neighborhoods with limited sun exposure.
A noticeable pattern shift arrives Tuesday. Sunshine continues, but warmer air pushes highs into the mid-50s, signaling improving travel conditions for holiday trips. Winds stay light, helping highways remain smooth through the day and evening.
By Wednesday, springlike warmth briefly steals the spotlight. Highs surge into the low 60s, a dramatic turnaround for late December. Clouds increase slightly Wednesday night, but precipitation stays out of the picture locally.
New Year’s Eve looks calm and mild, setting the stage for outdoor plans across Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Then comes New Year’s Day 2026, bringing more clouds but continued warmth. Highs again approach 62 degrees, an unusual but welcome start to January.
The bigger weather drama remains well east and north of Colorado, where Arctic air and snow hammer other regions. Locally, this week favors recovery rather than disruption.
Still, early-week ice risks deserve respect. Plan extra time this morning, then enjoy the improving trend into the holiday. How cold did it feel where you stepped outside today?
Five-Day Outlook for Pueblo / Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Monday: Sunny, cold, high 43
- Monday Night: Clear, low 19
- Tuesday: Sunny, warmer, high 56
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 62
- Thursday (New Year’s Day): Mostly cloudy, mild, high 62
