Colorado – A cool, quiet start quickly gives way to a fast-building warm-up across Colorado Springs, with dry air and rising winds setting the stage for elevated fire danger by midweek. Roads remain dry, but gusts will pick up through the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, highs reach near 68 degrees today before climbing sharply into the 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday. Dry conditions and above-normal temperatures will persist across central and southeastern Colorado.
Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Canon City will see highs near 80 degrees Tuesday, then surge to around 87 degrees Wednesday afternoon. Winds will increase across the I-25 corridor, especially during peak heating hours, raising concerns for fire spread in grassy and open areas.
Humidity levels remain low, and fuels are drying quickly. Officials note critical fire weather conditions could develop by Wednesday, particularly in the San Luis Valley and extending toward El Paso County. Avoid outdoor burning and secure loose items.
Mornings will still feel cool, with lows dropping into the 40s and even low 30s by Thursday morning. That swing could lead to brief slick spots on bridges if any moisture develops, though widespread impacts remain limited.
A cooldown arrives Friday, with highs dropping to the mid-50s and a slight chance of showers after noon. Until then, warm and dry conditions dominate daily life and travel.
This early spring heat surge is part of a broader warming trend across the central U.S. Are you noticing drier conditions where you are?
Five Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 80°F
Wednesday: Sunny, high 87°F
Thursday: Sunny, high 81°F
Friday: Partly sunny, high 55°F with slight chance of showers
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 67°F
