Colorado Springs, CO – A spring fire weather alert will impact large portions of southern Colorado on Sunday, with a sharp weather shift expected by Monday. Pueblo and Colorado Springs are bracing for extreme fire conditions due to gusty winds and very low humidity levels before rain and snow chances move in to start the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a Fire Weather Watch is in effect Sunday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. MDT for southern El Paso and Pueblo counties, including Fort Carson and I-25 zones. Winds could gust up to 35 mph with humidity levels dropping as low as 6 percent. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and remain alert for any changes in fire conditions.
The pattern changes dramatically by Sunday night, as a chance of rain and snow develops after 9 p.m., particularly near Colorado Springs. Cooler temperatures and light precipitation are forecast into Monday morning, with snow showers lingering through midday. While accumulation is expected to remain under one-tenth of an inch, roads like I-25 and US-50 could become slick during early commutes.
Looking Ahead – 5-Day Spring Forecast:
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 72°F, winds 15-25 mph.
- Sunday Night: Rain/snow mix after 9 p.m., low around 34°F.
- Monday: Slight chance of snow and rain until noon, high near 60°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 73°F, low near 45°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high around 76°F with calmer winds.
