Southern Colorado Dries Out as Temperatures Climb Toward Mid-60s
Sunday night storms will deposit less than an inch of rain before a week of sunshine and warmer highs begins.
By Nikolai Patterson ·
Southern Colorado residents can expect a sharp shift in weather conditions as lingering Sunday showers give way to a dry, warming week.
Forecasters predict that the final burst of moisture will push east and northeast around midnight, leaving overnight lows in the upper 30s and 40s for many communities. The total additional rainfall from the lingering systems should remain under one inch.
The rebound in temperature will be immediate. Early in the week, highs will reach the low 60s, with further warming expected by midweek. Colorado Springs is forecast to bottom out at 38 degrees before climbing to 61, while Pueblo will see a low of 45 and a high of 64.
This pattern of sunshine and mild temperatures is expected to hold steady through the end of the week. Some locations, including Canon City, may see readings in the 70s as the quieter weather setup persists. Canon City is projected to hit a low of 42 and a high of 62.
Woodland Park presents a slightly different profile, with a forecast low of 33 and a high of 51. Highs there are expected to meet or exceed average levels, with Tuesday through Thursday bringing warmer conditions and ample sunshine to Teller County.
The extended outlook confirms the trend toward above-average temperatures in the middle of the week, accompanied by decreasing cloud cover. Halloween will likely arrive with mild, dry conditions, and the next significant change in the weather pattern is not forecast until the second half of the coming weekend.
