Colorado Springs, Colo. – Sunshine dominates through Thursday with highs pushing near the mid-90s, but southern Colorado will shift toward a wetter, stormier pattern by the end of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, storm chances increase Friday afternoon, bringing a 60% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms across El Paso and Pueblo counties. Some cells may produce heavy rainfall, with localized flooding possible in low-lying areas.
Drivers along I-25 between Colorado Springs and Pueblo should expect reduced visibility and slick roads Friday evening. Outdoor events across the Front Range could be disrupted by lightning and downpours through the weekend.
Saturday and Sunday will stay unsettled, with scattered storms persisting each afternoon. Temperatures will cool back into the 70s by Sunday, a noticeable break from the midweek heat. Winds may shift between southeast and northwest, further enhancing storm development.
Residents are advised to keep phones charged, avoid outdoor activities during storms, and watch for rapidly changing road conditions. Additional advisories could be issued if rainfall intensifies.
Five Day Forecast for Colorado Springs, Colo.:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 88. Low around 59.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 93. Low near 60.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 89. Low near 59.
- Saturday: Showers likely, high near 80. Low around 58.
- Sunday: Showers and storms likely, high near 79. Low around 54.
