Colorado Springs, CO – A brief burst of summer-like warmth will grip the Pikes Peak region before gusty winds and a slight thunderstorm chance sweep in this weekend. Friday could reach the mid-80s, rivaling record highs for early October.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, sunshine dominates Friday with highs near 84°F and light winds becoming breezy late. Saturday remains warm near 77°F, but a passing disturbance will bring a 10 percent chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon. Winds may gust up to 40 mph along I-25 and over exposed ridges, raising travel concerns for high-profile vehicles.
By Saturday night, conditions quickly cool into the low 40s as skies clear. Sunday turns noticeably cooler with highs near 69°F under partly sunny skies. The NWS expects the cooldown to continue into Monday, when highs fall back into the upper 60s.
Travelers should prepare for sudden gusts, especially along US 24 west toward Woodland Park and on Highway 115 south of town. Outdoor weekend events may face brief lightning or wind disruptions Saturday. Residents are advised to secure lightweight objects, check outdoor decorations, and delay mountain hikes if storms develop.
Though rain chances remain low, the rapid warm-to-cool shift highlights classic fall volatility across El Paso County. The Pueblo office notes that overnight lows in the lower 40s early next week could signal the first stronger hints of frost for higher valleys west of Colorado Springs.
Five-Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, CO:
Fri: 84/52 – Sunny, light breeze; near-record warmth.
Sat: 77/42 – Sunny early, slight storm risk PM; windy gusts up to 40 mph.
Sun: 69/42 – Partly sunny; cooler with lighter winds.
Mon: 67/44 – Mostly sunny; seasonable, turning breezy late.
Tue: 72/45 – Partly sunny; mild with slight evening storm chance.
