Flood watches active as 70 mph gusts hit San Luis Valley
Southern Colorado faces a wet Monday with highs in the 40s and 50s, followed by a drier midweek.
By Kwame Barrett ·
Flood watches are active across the southwestern corner of Colorado as heavy rain moves through the region. The weather system brings overnight lows in the 40s and low 50s to the southern part of the state. More showers are expected statewide through the night.
Winds will remain elevated near the San Luis Valley. Gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible in that area. Southern Colorado will also see some of the incoming showers.
Colorado Springs is forecast to reach a high of 49 degrees, with a low of 38. Pueblo will see a high of 57 and a low of 43. Canon City is expected to peak at 54 degrees, with a low of 41. Woodland Park will be the coolest, with a low of 31 and a high of 41.
Rain and snow chances are possible in Woodland Park from late morning through Monday afternoon. Gusty winds up to 50 mph are expected in Canon City. Monday will bring shower chances to Pueblo, with rain continuing through the afternoon.
A break in the rain is expected overnight Sunday before new rain arrives for Monday. The second half of the week will be drier. Seasonal temperatures are expected to return on Tuesday. A few shower chances remain on Wednesday, while Thursday and Friday will be dry across southern Colorado.
Source: KOAA News5
