Pueblo, CO – Dangerous fire conditions and strong spring winds will dominate the weather across southern Colorado from Wednesday through the weekend, prompting alerts from the National Weather Service.
According to the NWS in Pueblo, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, due to gusty southwest winds of 25 to 45 mph and humidity levels dropping as low as 11 percent. The alert covers Fremont, Alamosa, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties, including key travel routes like Highway 50. Residents should avoid outdoor burning and secure loose objects to prevent fire spread and wind damage.
Thursday continues the critical fire weather pattern with widespread gusts near 50 mph and blowing dust likely in the afternoon. A cooler pattern begins Thursday night, bringing chances for showers and mountain snow into the weekend. Temperatures will also begin to fall by Friday, especially in the high country.
Five-Day Spring Weather Outlook for Pueblo:
- Wednesday: Sunny and warm, high of 83°F. Gusty southwest winds to 45 mph.
- Thursday: Windy with patchy blowing dust, high near 79°F. Chance of showers Thursday night.
- Friday: 50% chance of showers, cooler with highs near 60°F.
- Saturday: Scattered rain and snow possible. Highs near 40°F, lows around 30°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy, and warmer with highs near 64°F.
