Tonight’s Forecast:
Although the Fall Season is still 2 weeks away, we are well into the fall-like weather patterns here in Colorado. Moisture has returned to the state and with it, a series of upper level disturbances engineered to ring out the atmosphere, bringing heavier rains to some localized locations. This evening, the first round of rain showers and thunderstorms will move through Southern Colorado early. Some of them will be a bit stronger, with small hail and gusty winds. Eventually, skies will become partly cloudy by midnight and our low temperatures will drop into the mid-50s to near 60.
Sunday will start with sunshine across the region, but by late morning, clouds will develop in the mountains, giving way to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Another upper level disturbance – round 2 – will move through Colorado on Sunday and drive the mountain weather onto I-25 and the Eastern Plains by the afternoon. As the storms move further east, they’ll encounter a more favorable area for stronger development. Small hail and gusty winds will again be the primary threats. However, Sunday’s weather will be more favorable for heavier downpours, so stay clear of locally flooded streets.
COLORADO SPRINGS: Low: 56, High: 82. Scattered showers and thunderstorms early this evening, clearing out by 10pm. Eventually skies will become partly cloudy and temperatures will fall into the mid-50s. Sunshine to start Sunday with increasing clouds by midday and scattered showers and storms moving through. Some will be strong with small hail and gusty winds. Highs in the lower 80s.
PUEBLO: Low: 61, High: 86. Scattered showers and thunderstorms early this evening, clearing out by 10pm. Eventually skies will become partly cloudy and temperatures will fall to near 60. Sunshine to start Sunday with increasing clouds by midday and scattered showers and storms moving through. Some will be strong with small hail and gusty winds. Highs in the mid-80s.
CANON CITY: Low: 61, High: 84. Isolated showers and thunderstorms early this evening, clearing out by 8pm. Skies will become partly cloudy and temperatures will fall into the lower 60s. Sunshine to start Sunday with increasing clouds by midday and scattered showers and storms moving through. Some will be strong with small hail and gusty winds. Highs in the mid-80s.
WOODLAND PARK: Low: 49, High: 74. Isolated showers and thunderstorms early this evening, clearing out by 8pm. Eventually skies will become partly cloudy and temperatures will fall to near 50. Sunshine to start Sunday with increasing clouds by midday and scattered showers and storms moving through. Some will be strong with gusty winds. Highs in the mid-70s.
TRI-LAKES: Low: 50s, High: 70s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms early this evening, clearing out by 10pm. Eventually skies will become partly cloudy and temperatures will fall into the 50s. Sunshine to start Sunday with increasing clouds by midday and scattered showers and storms moving through. Some will be strong with small hail and gusty winds. Highs in the 70s.
PLAINS: Low: 60s, High: 80s/90s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this evening, clearing out by midnight. Eventually skies will become partly cloudy and temperatures will fall into the 60s. Sunshine to start Sunday with increasing clouds later in the day and scattered showers and storms moving through. Some will be strong with small hail and gusty winds. Highs in the upper 80s to near 90.
WALSENBURG/TRINIDAD: Low: 50s, High: 80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms early this evening, clearing out by 8pm. Eventually skies will become partly cloudy and temperatures will fall into the 50s. Sunshine to start Sunday with increasing clouds by midday and scattered showers and storms moving through. Some will be strong with gusty winds. Highs in the 80s.
Extended Outlook:
A quiet weather pattern ensues for the coming work week. Temperatures will be slightly above normal for this time of the year with an occasional cold front to bring us back down to reality. We’ll steer clear of showers and storms during the week, with the potential of some rain returning for early next weekend. If you’ve got time this week, might want to head up to the mountains and take in the scenery as the Aspen leaves start to change color!
