Weather Shifts: Rain, Wind, and Snow in the Forecast
# **Weekend Weather Alert: Showers, Storms, and a Taste of Winter**
## **Saturday Night: Stormy Skies & Gusty Winds**
As darkness falls, **cloudy skies** dominate, with a **small but ominous risk** of showers and **thunderstorms** after nightfall. **Southeast winds** intensify, howling between **5 to 15 mph**, while **fire risk warnings** remain in effect until **8 PM** in some areas—thanks to dry air and relentless gusts that could reach **40 mph** in spots.
**Temperatures plummet**, dipping into the **mid-30s along the Pikes Peak Corridor**, with **higher elevations** crashing into the **20s**. The highest peaks won’t escape the chill, potentially waking up to a **dusting of snow** by dawn.
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## **Sunday: Mild with a Stormy Side**
The day starts **mild**, with highs climbing into the **comfortable 60s to 70s**, but the **rain and storm threat lingers**. The **High Country** braces for **widespread rain and snow** early, easing by afternoon.
Meanwhile, I-25 and the Eastern Plains could see scattered afternoon storms, some packing enough punch to cause concern. By nightfall, most regions dry out—but not the High Country, which may still watch for sporadic flurries.
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Monday: Wet Conditions Hold Strong
The wet pattern refuses to budge, with rain and snow dominating the mountains and rain spreading toward I-25. Teller County might even transition to snow or slush before the system finally exits east by midnight, leaving the region slightly drier. Temperatures hold steady in the 60s to 70s.
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Tuesday to Friday: Storms Return, Temps Cool
Tuesday offers a brief respite, with only a small chance of afternoon showers and cooler temps in the low 60s. Winds rise again, reigniting fire risk concerns in some spots.
From Wednesday through Friday, the daily afternoon storm chances make a comeback, with highs struggling to reach 60 degrees. The pattern stays unsettled, keeping weather enthusiasts—and cautious commuters—on their toes.
