Colorado Springs, Colo. – Isolated thunderstorms could rattle Colorado Springs through Tuesday night, bringing lightning, brief downpours, and gusty winds while daytime highs remain near 90 degrees. Drivers may encounter slick roads in the late afternoon and evening as storms develop along the Front Range.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a 40 percent chance of storms will persist both Monday and Tuesday afternoons, with the strongest cells capable of producing heavy rain and small hail. Winds will generally stay light but could become erratic near thunderstorms.
The unsettled pattern stretches across El Paso County, with Woodland Park, Fountain, and Monument all at risk for scattered lightning strikes and brief rainfall. While most areas will see only light showers, higher totals are possible in slow-moving storms, raising concerns for localized flooding in urban and low-lying spots.
Residents are urged to limit outdoor activities during peak storm hours and secure loose items that could blow around in gusty winds. Sunshine will return by midweek, but isolated thunder chances may linger into Thursday evening before a hotter, drier stretch takes over.
Warnings remain possible if stronger storms develop, particularly during evening commutes.
Five Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, CO:
- Tuesday: High 88°, slight chance afternoon thunderstorms. Low 57°.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 89°. Slight chance evening storms. Low 59°.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 93°. Isolated storms late. Low 59°.
- Friday: High 89°, 50% chance afternoon storms. Low 56°.
- Saturday: High 84°, chance of thunderstorms, especially afternoon. Low 56°.
