PUEBLO, Colo. – A warm October weekend will close with a sharp drop in temperatures as a strong cold front moves through southern Colorado late Sunday night into Monday. The National Weather Service in Pueblo said plains areas will stay unseasonably warm through Sunday, while mountain valleys and high terrain could see scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms before much colder air sweeps in.
According to the agency, highs Saturday and Sunday will soar into the 70s and upper 80s across the eastern plains, with mostly sunny skies and low rain chances. In contrast, the mountain valleys will top out in the mid-60s with a 50% chance of afternoon showers, and the higher peaks may see highs in the 40s to 60s with a mix of rain and light snow.
By Sunday night, a strong cold front will push south through the state, dropping Monday’s highs into the 50s and 60s for most lower elevations and into the 30s and 40s across mountain zones. Residents should prepare for a crisp, breezy start to the workweek and protect sensitive plants, pets, and outdoor plumbing from the first widespread chill of the season.
Drivers on I-25 and U.S. 50 could encounter brief gusty winds and patchy low clouds early Monday as cooler air settles in. Temperatures are expected to rebound slightly by midweek, but another front may arrive late next week.
