Colorado Springs, CO – A sharp weekend weather change could bring gusty winds, widespread showers and much colder temperatures to the Colorado Springs area beginning Saturday, October 24. After Friday’s expected high near 73 degrees, temperatures are forecast to reach only 57 Saturday before falling to approximately 36 degrees Saturday night. The National Weather Service projects a 90% chance of precipitation during that period, while a broader storm system threatens heavy rain, thunderstorms and mountain snowfall elsewhere across southern Colorado.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, a Pacific storm system is affecting portions of central, south-central and southeastern Colorado. Its hazardous weather outlook, issued Friday morning, highlights several threats through the weekend, including heavy precipitation, strong thunderstorms and accumulating snow at higher elevations. While the most significant hazards are not expected everywhere, the system could create changing travel conditions across multiple parts of the region.
Saturday Brings Gusty Winds and Increasing Rain Friday provides a temporary break around Colorado Springs, with gradual clearing and afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 73 degrees. South winds of 5 to 15 mph are expected before partly cloudy skies develop Friday night and temperatures fall to around 46 degrees…