Colorado starts the day with a biting 15-degree freeze in Pueblo, and the cold air stings your face the moment you step outside. Frost clings to windshields. Side streets and shaded overpasses can hold slick patches where melted snow refroze before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, sunshine dominates today with a high near 49 degrees. Winds stay light, shifting east-southeast this afternoon. Clear skies return tonight, and temperatures fall to around 16 degrees, setting up another hard freeze by early Sunday.
That swing matters. Pavement that turns wet during peak heating can refreeze after dark. This is prime flash-freeze season in southern Colorado. Drivers should slow down on bridges and along I-25 through early Sunday.
Sunday turns milder, with highs near 52 under mostly sunny skies. The warming trend strengthens Monday as Pueblo climbs to 64 degrees. By Tuesday, temperatures surge to 74 degrees with partly sunny skies and a steady west wind.
Midweek stays warm. Wednesday reaches 73 degrees, though gusts could top 35 mph by afternoon. Secure loose outdoor items before winds increase.
No snow or rain is in sight through midweek, but daily thaw-and-freeze cycles continue through the weekend mornings. Keep coats handy early and allow extra braking distance during the coldest hours.
Long-range guidance signals above-normal temperatures heading into late next week. Spring warmth is building across southern Colorado, with 60s and 70s likely to hold into the 6- to 10-day window.
Five Day Outlook for Pueblo, Colorado:
Today: Sunny, high near 49.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 52.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 64.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 74.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, high near 73.
