Warm Weather Holds in Southern Colorado Until Sunday

A sharp drop in temperatures is approaching Southern Colorado. A strong upper-level trough is moving in from the Pacific Northwest, bringing a major storm system to the region starting Sunday.

Current conditions remain unseasonably warm. On Wednesday, highs reached the mid-70s in Pueblo and the lower 70s in Colorado Springs. Canon City saw temperatures around 69 degrees, while Woodland Park stayed cooler at 60 degrees. These readings are well above the typical seasonal averages for late October.

The mild pattern will continue through Thursday. Lower elevations will see highs in the 60s and 70s with mostly clear skies. A shift begins on Friday as subtropical moisture moves into the area. This change will produce scattered rain showers in the mountains and a small chance of precipitation in far southeast Colorado.

Saturday offers a brief pause. A weak ridge will keep conditions mostly quiet, with mild temperatures and only isolated showers over higher terrain. However, winds will begin to ramp up late in the day, signaling the arrival of colder air.

The weather turns sharply on Sunday. The incoming storm system will bring accumulating snow to mountain areas and much colder temperatures overall. Rain and snow showers are expected to spread onto the eastern plains by early next week.

The system will affect the region through Tuesday. Residents can expect continued wind and precipitation as the trough moves through. This marks a distinct end to the quiet, mild stretch that has characterized the first part of the week.