Colorado residents may catch a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights tonight while also bracing for thunderstorms and gusty winds into Tuesday. The combination of a solar storm overhead and unsettled weather on the ground makes for a high-impact night across the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this evening, with stronger activity possible over the eastern San Juan Mountains and Sangre de Cristo range. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and small hail could impact travelers on I-25 and nearby mountain passes. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center also warns a coronal mass ejection is driving moderate to strong geomagnetic storm conditions through Tuesday morning, which may allow aurora sightings from Colorado to New England.
Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and surrounding counties should prepare for changing skies. Cloud cover will determine aurora visibility, but storm development remains the bigger safety concern. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel during lightning activity, secure outdoor items, and monitor local alerts through Tuesday night.
By midweek, drier air returns with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s. Another round of light storms is possible Friday, but no widespread hazards are expected.
Five Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, CO:
Tuesday: High 82, slight chance of afternoon storms. Low 54.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 82. Low 52.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 84. Low 53.
Friday: Slight storm chance, high 80. Low 51.
Saturday: Partly sunny with scattered storms, high 80. Low 53.
