Colorado — Warm air slides across the plains this morning, pushing temperatures well above seasonal norms as dry winds brush the surface. Grass rustles under gusts near gap flow areas, and the air feels more like early spring than January. That calm look hides a developing shift.
The National Weather Service reports another warm day across southern Colorado, including Pueblo. Highs climb into the upper 50s and low 60s on the plains, while mountain communities stay cooler. Gusty winds and very dry surface conditions raise spotty fire weather concerns, especially near gap flow corridors. Outdoor burning is discouraged, and loose items should be secured.
This warmth does not last. Meteorologists are tracking a cooler and more unsettled pattern setting up later this week. By Wednesday night into Thursday, colder air presses south and west, allowing snow chances to increase across the mountains and eventually spill toward lower elevations. Travel impacts remain limited for now, but conditions could change quickly once temperatures fall.
The mountains west of Pueblo see the first meaningful snow chances, while the plains trend cooler and breezier. By Friday, daytime highs drop back toward seasonal levels, and winter returns to the region’s feel. Roads over higher passes may turn slick, especially during early morning hours.
For daily routines, today favors outdoor errands but with caution due to fire risk. Later this week calls for flexibility. Keep winter gear ready and monitor updates if traveling toward mountain routes.
This pattern fits the broader January 2026 theme: brief warmth followed by renewed winter signals. How strong that cold push becomes will be refined over the next 24 hours.
