Colorado Springs, Colo. – Thunderstorms will fire across southern Colorado Tuesday, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain, and a chance for small hail. Drivers along Interstate 25 should prepare for sudden downpours and reduced visibility during the afternoon commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, storms will build over the mountains before pushing east into the Raton Mesa and Kansas border region Tuesday evening. Winds may gust near 50 mph, and locally heavy rain could create ponding on roads. A few high peaks, including Pikes Peak, could even see brief early-season snow.
Showers will linger into late Tuesday before clearing brings a stretch of calmer fall weather midweek. By Thursday morning, temperatures in the San Luis Valley are expected to dip into the mid-30s, raising the risk of patchy frost. Sunshine will dominate Colorado Springs Wednesday through Friday, with daytime highs climbing into the upper 70s and lower 80s.
Residents should use Tuesday to secure outdoor furniture, charge devices, and prepare for quickly changing skies. Travelers heading through mountain passes or along I-25 should monitor conditions, especially during peak storm activity after noon.
The rest of the week trends calmer, though another round of showers and storms is likely late in the weekend and into early next week.
Warnings remain in effect through Tuesday evening, with updates expected later today.
Five-Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Tuesday: Storms likely, high near 81, breezy.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 66, low 43.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 77, low 48.
- Friday: Sunny, high 81, low 51.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 78, low 50.
