PUEBLO, Colo. — Much of southern Colorado will see unseasonably warm weather Wednesday ahead of a cooler, more unsettled pattern expected to arrive later in the week, forecasters said.
The National Weather Service in Pueblo reported Tuesday that widespread highs in the 50s and 60s are expected across the plains and lower elevations Wednesday, with some areas along the Arkansas River Valley approaching the upper 60s. Conditions will stay dry for most of the region through the day.
Snow, however, is expected to begin increasing along the San Juan Mountains late Wednesday and especially overnight, as an approaching storm system moves into the state. Forecast graphics show the heaviest accumulations through Wednesday night favoring high elevations west of the Continental Divide.
The weather service said a more significant storm system will arrive Thursday into Friday, bringing additional mountain snow and periods of rain to lower elevations. Travelers heading into the high country—particularly along U.S. 160, Wolf Creek Pass and other mountain corridors—are urged to monitor forecasts closely for potential winter driving impacts.
While Plains communities will remain dry Wednesday, the incoming system will eventually bring cooler temperatures and a chance for precipitation for portions of the region late in the week.
Forecasters advised residents and travelers to stay updated as details on snowfall amounts and timing become clearer in the coming days.
