Colorado wakes up to dry air, rattling fences, and a fast-moving sky this Monday morning as winds build along the southern Front Range. Brown grass bends low, dust lifts off open fields, and conditions feel primed to change quickly.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a Red Flag Warning is in effect from late morning through early evening for southern El Paso County, including Colorado Springs, and parts of the Pueblo region. West winds increase to 15–25 mph, with gusts reaching near 40 mph. Relative humidity drops as low as 15 percent, creating critical fire weather conditions.
Temperatures surge into the lower 60s this afternoon, running well above early January averages. That warmth combines with wind and dry fuels, allowing fires to ignite and spread rapidly. Outdoor burning should be avoided, and drivers towing trailers should secure chains to prevent sparks along I-25.
Travel remains mostly dry today, but high-profile vehicles may feel sudden crosswinds, especially north–south routes through open terrain. Keep both hands on the wheel and expect quick changes near gaps and ridgelines.
Calmer conditions return Tuesday and Wednesday. Sunshine holds, highs settle back into the upper 50s, and nights drop below freezing. Any melted moisture may refreeze early, creating slick spots during school drop-offs and morning commutes.
Winter pushes back by Thursday. Snow showers develop during the day and become more likely by evening. Roads may turn slushy, then icy after sunset as temperatures fall into the teens and 20s. Friday stays colder, with lingering snow chances early before gradual clearing.
More daylight is slowly returning later this month, but Winter 2026 still carries sharp edges. Fire alerts may be replaced by winter advisories as the pattern flips.
Noticing strong gusts or blowing dust where you are today?
Five-Day Outlook for Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Monday: Windy and warm, Red Flag Warning, high near 61
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 57
• Wednesday: Sunny, colder morning, high near 57
• Thursday: Chance of snow showers, high near 43
• Friday: Colder, chance of snow early, high near 38
