Colorado — Low clouds hang close to the ground as headlights fade into gray walls along the Arkansas River Valley. Early travel feels muted and cautious, with visibility shrinking quickly in pockets of dense fog.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog — locally dense — persists this morning across parts of southern and southeastern Colorado, including Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Visibility may drop below one mile, especially before mid-morning. Drivers should slow down on I-25, Highway 50, and nearby rural roads where fog lingers longest.
Temperatures start cold. Pueblo-area readings sit near 26 degrees, with wind chills in the teens. As the fog lifts later this morning, sunshine takes over. Highs climb into the upper 50s, easing travel and outdoor plans through the afternoon.
The pattern stays quiet into Monday and Tuesday. Clear nights bring near-freezing lows in the low-to-mid 30s, followed by mild afternoons in the low to mid-60s. Roads remain dry, and no widespread snow is expected across the plains. Higher mountain peaks could see light snow showers, but impacts remain minimal.
By Wednesday, conditions change fast. Stronger winds develop across southern Colorado, with gusts up to 35 mph near Colorado Springs and the I-25 corridor. Relative humidity drops sharply, raising fire weather concerns, even in December. Secure holiday decorations and avoid outdoor burning.
This week marks a classic winter transition. Cold mornings give way to warm afternoons, increasing the risk of black ice where early frost melts and refreezes after sunset. Travelers should stay alert during early drives and late evening errands.
5-Day Outlook: Pueblo & Colorado Springs
- Today: Fog early, sunny later, high near 58°F
- Monday: Sunny, high near 63°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 66°F
- Wednesday: Sunny and windy, high near 65°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 52°F
