Colorado – Under a quiet dawn sky, the Arkansas River Valley rests beneath a thin veil of frost, the calm before another subtle Colorado weather shift. The morning chill around Pueblo feels crisp but not biting — a rare stillness before a Thanksgiving week that will slowly trade sunshine for snow chances.
Travelers heading out for Thanksgiving can expect ideal driving conditions through Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. Highs will reach the low 50s on Thanksgiving Day, climbing into the mid-60s Friday under mostly sunny skies. Winds remain calm, and visibility will be excellent for travel along I-25, U.S. 50, and Route 96 — a relief for those hitting the road during one of the nation’s busiest travel periods.
But that calm breaks by Saturday evening, when colder air filters south from the Front Range. Forecast models show a 20–30% chance of snow showers developing late Saturday into Sunday, with highs dipping sharply into the 30s and lows falling near the teens. This quick cool-down signals the first winter tease for the southern plains and foothills.
Looking ahead, meteorologists are eyeing a larger Arctic front expected to push across the Rockies by December 1–5, possibly bringing widespread cold, wind, and snow to much of the central U.S. It’s a pattern shift that could turn travel home from the holiday weekend into a wintry mix for parts of Colorado and the Midwest.
For now, Pueblo enjoys a mild, peaceful Thanksgiving, perfect for outdoor gatherings and late-fall chores. But as the weekend unfolds, winter edges closer, reminding residents that December is waiting just beyond the horizon.
