Mild Weather Continues in Southern Colorado as Clouds Move In

Southern Colorado experienced a mild Tuesday with temperatures well above the seasonal average. A small disturbance moving through the mountain range brought additional cloud cover to the region during the afternoon. Despite the increasing cloud cover, sunlight continued to break through, helping to push daytime temperatures into the 60s and 70s along Interstate 25.

The forecast for Colorado Springs shows a high of 68 degrees and a low of 39 degrees. Morning temperatures started in the 40s, while afternoon winds remained calm between 5 and 10 miles per hour. The sky featured added clouds in the afternoon, but sunshine persisted throughout the day.

Pueblo residents woke up to temperatures in the 30s, requiring warm clothing for morning commutes. By the afternoon, highs reached 72 degrees. Winds stayed light at 5 to 10 miles per hour, and the area saw a few additional clouds in the afternoon sky.

In Canon City, morning lows were slightly warmer than in surrounding areas, sitting in the 50s. The afternoon high reached 69 degrees with light winds. Woodland Park remained dry with morning temperatures in the upper 30s. Afternoon highs in that area reached 60 degrees as upper-level clouds moved in.

The Tri-Lakes area, including Monument, started the day in the 30s without fog. Temperatures rose to a high of 63 degrees in the afternoon. Winds remained light across the region.

Along the eastern plains, morning temperatures mixed between the 30s and 40s. The day stayed warm and dry, with highs reaching into the 70s. The Walsenburg and Trinidad corridor saw morning lows in the lower 40s. Afternoon highs in Walsenburg reached 66 degrees, while Trinidad hit 70 degrees. The area remained dry with upper-level clouds arriving in the afternoon.

Mountain regions started below freezing with lows in the 20s and 30s. Clouds moved in early but no moisture arrived for Tuesday. Afternoon highs in the mountains reached the 50s and 60s.

The extended outlook shows little change for the rest of the week, with daily highs staying in the 60s. A low-pressure system is expected to arrive over the weekend. This system has the potential to bring moisture to Interstate 25. If the timing aligns with colder air, some areas could receive snow. Highs are forecast to drop to the 50s on Sunday and continue falling into early next week.