Colorado Springs, CO – Storms return to the Colorado high country Sunday afternoon, bringing lightning, gusty winds, and a risk of small hail to areas near the Pikes Peak region. Travelers on I-25 near Colorado Springs should prepare for sudden changes in visibility and strong outflow winds up to 40 mph.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, scattered thunderstorms will develop over the central and southern mountains by mid-afternoon Sunday, especially in higher terrain near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Wet Mountains, and Rampart Range. Lightning strikes and gusty outflows will be the primary concerns, though rainfall totals will remain light.
A quiet stretch follows into Monday and Tuesday, with sunny skies and rapidly warming temperatures. Monday’s high in Colorado Springs is forecast to hit 86°F, and Tuesday climbs even higher to 81°F with calm, dry conditions. These early summer-like temps continue into Wednesday, when breezy conditions return with gusts up to 35 mph.
Thunderstorm chances increase again by Wednesday evening through Friday, focusing once more on the high terrain and nearby foothills. Wind gusts, lightning, and minor hail will again be the key concerns.
Residents and hikers in mountain zones should remain weather-aware this week. Keep mobile alerts enabled and avoid exposed areas during peak storm times, generally between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
