Mild weather in Colorado gives way to weekend snow and rain

Southern Colorado will experience a final period of mild and dry weather before a new storm system arrives late this weekend. Current conditions feature quiet skies and westerly winds across the region. Forecasters indicate that dense fog may form over the eastern plains from late tonight through early Thursday morning. A few isolated showers or a single storm could also occur near the far southeast border by Thursday afternoon.

Temperatures in the Pikes Peak region will remain pleasant on Thursday. Colorado Springs is expected to reach a high of 64 degrees, with partly sunny skies and light winds. In Pueblo, highs will climb to 65 degrees under mostly clear to partly cloudy conditions. Canon City will see temperatures near 68 degrees, while Woodland Park will stay cooler with a high of 58 degrees. Lows across the high mountain valleys will dip into the 20s, while plains areas will see lows in the 30s to lower 40s.

The weather pattern will shift by Friday as a deepening Pacific trough moves moisture toward western Colorado. A weak shortwave passing to the south may bring a chance for showers to the far southeast plains and light mountain showers. Drier and mild conditions are expected to persist through most of the workweek, ending the current stretch of stable weather.

By Saturday, increasing southwest flow will draw moist Pacific air across the region. High elevation mountain showers are forecast to build throughout the day. Lower elevations will remain mostly mild during this transition period.

A more impactful system will take over from Sunday into Tuesday as an upper-level trough amplifies into the Four Corners. Heavy mountain snow and rainfall will return to the Continental Divide and the San Luis Valley. Flooding potential exists in these areas, though overall risk is described as low. Winds will pick up on the backside of the system.

Snow amounts are expected to increase on Monday. A wintry mix or rain and snow showers may expand into the mountain valleys and adjacent plains as temperatures drop. This shift marks the end of the current mild spell and brings cooler conditions to the region.