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• More warm and less wind on Memorial Day

  May 28, 2012 7:06 PM

  Skies were blue early, with afternoon clouds (for some) and breezy winds on Monday. Those wind speeds were down significantly from the weekend's damaging gusts. 40 78 Colorado Springs (Peak Gust 32 mph) 40 82 Pueblo more »

• Expect a mild weather week

  May 28, 2012 5:27 PM

  Westerly winds will dominate the weather picture for much of the week, so mornings will tend to be sunny, with partly cloudy, breezy afternoons and evenings, with highs from near average to 10 degrees above average. We've arrived at the time of the year, though, when an isolated storm... more »

• A big blast of wind is on the way

  May 25, 2012 5:29 PM

  A cold front is approaching from the west, and the closer it gets, the stronger the winds will be. As a result... Saturday: Increasing wind speeds (and temperatures), with decreasing humidities. Highs will be in the 80s/90s, with winds over 50 mph likely later in the day. Sunday:... more »

• Windy and warmer into the weekend

  May 24, 2012 5:18 PM

  A cold front is moving towards us from the west coast, and the closer it gets, the stronger the wind gusts will be. Thursday Night: Clouds will increase, with a few sprinkles. Lows 40s. Friday: Increasing sunshine and wind speeds. Highs 70s/80s. Saturday: VERY windy at times.... more »

• Cold front number 1 is here, now here comes another one

  May 23, 2012 5:23 PM

  Much cooler air, with more water in it has moved into the News 5 viewing area, and as a result, showers and thunderstorms will be increasingly likely overnight into the early hours of Thursday. Highs will fall from those record levels on Tuesday to closer to average. Thursday: Lingering... more »

• Wind, then thunderstorms on Wednesday

  May 22, 2012 5:25 PM

  Tuesday's wind and warm were the result of an approaching cold front, and that front will move in on Wednesday, bringing more wind, cooler highs, and a chance for showers and thunderstorms later. Highs Wednesday will be in the 80s/90s, with 70s in the higher elevations. Behind the front... more »

• Record highs are likely on Tuesday

  May 21, 2012 5:17 PM

  Chinook winds are blowing, and they'll be stronger on Tuesday, so highs will climb into record range, with highs of near 90 in Colorado Springs and 97 in Pueblo. (The records for the date are 87 for Colorado Springs and 94 for Pueblo). Other cities may set records as well.... more »

• Cooler, with a better chance for storms this weekend

  May 18, 2012 5:30 PM

  A cold front is bringing gusty winds, cooler air and showers/thunderstorms for the weekend, but the effect won't be with us for long. Saturday: Breezy and 20 degrees cooler than Friday's readings. Showers and storms increasingly likely. Highs 60s/70s. Sunday: Breezy and not as cool, with a few... more »

• Windy and warm, before a Friday night cold front

  May 17, 2012 5:30 PM

  Here in Colorado, we usually become windy and warm before a cold front moves in, and that's what we'll do on Friday. Expect wind gusts stronger than 40 mph, with highs 10-15 degrees above average. (80s/90s). The chance for thunderstorms will re-enter the picture Friday night, and behind the front....... more »

• Sunshine and storms into your weekend

  May 16, 2012 5:15 PM

  A weak collection of clouds, showers and storms is moving from west to east across Colorado, so expect a chance of thunder rumbling until it passes by. The lower layers of the atmosphere are so dry, though, that if thunder develops near you, you're more likely to see lightning and... more »

• Thunderstorms return (for some) on Wednesday

  May 15, 2012 5:29 PM

  Expect another day of warmer-than-average highs on Wednesday, but we'll have more water in the air, so clouds will form earlier, and both the mountains and areas close to them will be the most likely to see storms, though a storm or two is possible anywhere in the News 5... more »

• Springtime on the calendar, Summertime on the thermometer

  May 14, 2012 5:30 PM

  The weather in your life will feel a lot more like summertime this week, with a few chances for storms, and some changes by the weekend. Tuesday: Sunny early. Partly cloudy and breezy in the afternoon. Highs 70a/80s. Wednesday: Windy at times. a 20% chance for storms later.... more »

• ...and now for that unsettled weekend

  May 11, 2012 5:19 PM

  This weekend will be a short break in the warm and dry weather pattern that had highs in the 70s and 80s on Thursday. Friday night and Saturday: Showers, thunderstorms and snowflakes . Lows in the 30s/40s. Highs in the 40s/50s (and feeling colder) Sunday: More of the... more »

• Weatherwise, "and now for something completely different"

  May 10, 2012 5:30 PM

  The cold front we've been preparing you for this week will move in overnight, with wind gusts over 50 mph, then falling temperatures. Friday: The process continues, with highs in the 50s/60s and showers/storms/mountain snow becoming likely by Friday night. Saturday: An indoor day if you have the... more »

• Windy and warm, and then the storm

  May 9, 2012 5:30 PM

  The air has been getting warmer and drier in the News 5 viewing area, and the trend will continue tonight, with fair skies and lows in the 40s for lower elevations and 30s in the high country. Thursday will be breezy and warmer, with lows of highs in the... more »

• More sunshine and warmer through Thursday, and then.....

  May 8, 2012 5:24 PM

  In May, we expect HUGE changes in the weather from day to day, and late this week into the weekend will be no exception to that rule. Wednesday will be sunny early, partly cloudy, with isolated showers and thunder later and will warm into the 70s/80s. Thursday, winds... more »

• Warmer weather returns on Tuesday

  May 7, 2012 5:37 PM

  This air with lots of water in it will linger through Monday night, and give us areas of fog early Tuesday. Afterwards, you'll see a mix of clouds and sunshine, with a 20% chance of PM thunderstorms and highs in the 50s/60s. Wednesday will feature more sunshine, with only... more »

• Here come the wind, the rain, and the mountain snowflakes

  May 4, 2012 5:25 PM

  As Mike Daniels mentioned in an earlier story (I've linked to it), a SERIOUS cold front is headed towards us, but other than wind, it will leave your Saturday untouched, except for the very warm highs in the 80s/90s. After the front goes through Saturday night, you'll feel the... more »

• BIG weather changes this weekend

  May 3, 2012 5:24 PM

  A cold front is approaching from the west, and before it arrives, it will be warm and breezy, with a few PM storms on Friday. Expect stronger winds on Saturday, with a better chance for storms (still warm, though). By Sunday, that chance for showers and storms will... more »

• Warm and mostly dry into the weekend

  May 2, 2012 5:36 PM

  There's just a bit more water in the air at the moment, so isolated thunderstorms will be possible into Wednesday evening, especially over the mountains, the foothills and north and west of Colorado Springs (as well as along the Palmer Divide) Thursday will be breezy, warm and dry, with... more »

• Warm weather continues until the weekend

  May 1, 2012 5:24 PM

  Winds will be breezy at times, boosting highs into the "10-15 degrees above average" range. Overnight, clouds will decrease, with lows in the 40s. You'll see more sunshine Wednesday, with breezy winds and a 20% chance for thunderstorms later. Highs 70s/80s. Thursday, expect a mild, "sunny in... more »

• Breezy winds and warm temperatures

  April 30, 2012 5:23 PM

  Southwesterly winds will linger with us this week. For most of us, that means warm thermometer readings and low humidities. On the down side, it also means those wind speeds will be stronger than 35 mph at times (but they WILL boost the temps in the process). While it GENERALLY... more »

• Warm and windy in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Friday

  April 27, 2012 6:50 PM

  As one powerful storm moved out and a windy cold front moved through, highs continued to be warmer than average on Friday, with wind gusts over 50 mph in the Pueblo metro area. 50 72 Colorado Springs 53 78 Pueblo more »

• Showers (and snowflakes for some) for the weekend

  April 27, 2012 4:41 PM

  Breezy winds will continue tonight , with dry skies and colder lows (30s for most of us). On Saturday , expect sunshine to start, but increasing clouds later, leading to a 30% chance for showers. Highs will be in the 50s/60s. Overnight, those raindrops will mix with snowflakes over... more »

• This storm is moving on, and here comes another front

  April 26, 2012 10:20 PM

  Showers and storms will linger late, some of those storms with locally heavy amounts of rain, lots of lightning and small hail, and then another cold front will approach on Friday, which makes your forecast look like this: Friday: Windy at times. Gusts to 40 mph. Highs 60s/70s Saturday/Sunday:... more »

• Storms, wind and cooler

  April 26, 2012 5:53 PM

  The amount of water in the air is increasing, and storms from the west coast are moving in. As a result, thunderstorms on the eastern Plains may become severe through late tonight, with a short break behind the storms. That will leave Friday breezy and cooler, though highs will... more »

• Out goes the warm, and in comes the storm

  April 25, 2012 3:50 PM

  After another day of record, and close to record highs on Wednesday, the weather will change. Cooler air is advancing from the north, with 2 cold fronts racing in from the west to bring gusty winds, showers, thunderstorms, mountain snow and cooler temperatures to the News 5 viewing area.... more »

• More record highs possible on Wednesday

  April 24, 2012 11:01 PM

  Skies will clear overnight, with lows in the 40s/50s, which is near 10 degrees above average. Wednesday: Breezy, with increasing clouds and isolated storms. Highs 80s/90s, and more records are possible. Thursday: More clouds earlier and a better chance for storms. Some may become severe. Highs 70s/80s. ... more »

• Highs like July 4th

  April 24, 2012 6:53 PM

  Even with a few showers and thundershowers late in the afternoon, Colorado Springs tied its daily record for the date, and Pueblo set a new one. 48 84 Colorado Springs (Tied record set in 1996) 45 92 Pueblo (Broke the record of 89 set in 1996) more »

• We'll transition from record highs to a chilly weekend

  April 24, 2012 4:52 PM

  Record highs arrived in Colorado right on schedule, as westerly winds boosted thermometer readings and dropped humidities, but in the Springtime, nothing lasts for long. Expect isolated thunderstorms into this evening, then clearing, with increasing clouds, breezy winds, and another warm day on Wednesday (and there could be a... more »

• Record highs possible on Tuesday, but changes later in the week

  April 23, 2012 10:55 PM

  Tuesday's highs will reach the 80s/90s across much of the News 5 viewing area, and some record temperatures are likely. Later, a few thunderstorms will develop over the mountains and slide eastward through evening. Wednesday, the clouds will form a bit earlier, with isolated PM storms, and it will... more »

• A warm start to the work week in Colorado Springs and Pueblo

  April 23, 2012 6:51 PM

  Monday was a typical "Springtime in the Rockies" day in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, but warmer than average. The morning was sunny, with clouds building over the mountains in the afternoon, and most raindrops evaporating before they hit the surface. Here are the statistics for the day. 41... more »

• From potential records to a chilly weekend

  April 23, 2012 5:34 PM

  If you thought Monday was warm, wait until you experience Tuesday. We may see a few new record highs, as maximum temperatures climb into the 80s/90s at lower elevations. When we get that warm, it doesn't take a lot of water in the air to fire up a few thunderstorms,... more »

• A mild, breezy Friday in Colorado Springs and Pueblo

  April 20, 2012 7:10 PM

  Sunshine increased, the breezes blew, and highs climbed in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Friday. Here's a quick summary of the highs and lows. 36 62 Colorado Springs (Peak wind north at 28 mph) 39 67 Pueblo (Peak wind gust 25 mph) more »

• More sunshine and warmer temps to start the weekend

  April 20, 2012 4:51 PM

  The storm has moved on, and you'll enjoy light breezes and mild temperatures overnight, with lows in the 30s and 40s. Saturday, there will still be plenty of sunshine, but a weak front will edge into the eastern counties during the day, making it breezy for all of us (and... more »

• A bit of unsettled weather before the weekend

  April 17, 2012 9:46 PM

  Don't be surprised if you feel a sprinkle or two overnight, but the air is so dry, most of what falls from the clouds will evaporate long before it hits the surface. Wednesday, expect stronger winds, warmer temperatures, and a 20% chance for a stray shower/T-shower. Thursday, it's a different... more »

• Some stormy weather before the weekend

  April 17, 2012 5:12 PM

  After breezy, warmer weather with filtered sunshine on Tuesday, the next step is a cold front whose effects will be out of the way by the weekend. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine on Wednesday, with highs in the 70s (and a few 80s) and a 20% chance for... more »

• Mild (but not perfect) weather this week

  April 16, 2012 3:58 PM

  Our weekend storm has raced away to the east (taking severe weather wherever it goes), and chinook breezes (those westerly ones that make us warmer and drier) are settling in to boost the temperatures and drop humidities. Expect clearing skies overnight, with lows near freezing again, followed by sunshine... more »

• Some "outdoor weather" days ahead for next week

  April 15, 2012 11:08 PM

  The storm that brought wintry conditions (and up to 8" of snow to northern El Paso county) is slowly swirling eastward. The result will be a mix of clouds and stars, with areas of rain/snow showers, isolated thundershowers and patchy fog into Monday morning. Clouds and sunshine will mix during... more »

• Sunday was "a wintry day in the springtime" for Colorado Springs and Pueblo

  April 15, 2012 7:01 PM

  With clouds, wind, rain, snow and thunder, it was a huge change from the highs in the highs in the 70s we saw as recently as Tuesday. Don't worry, though, the warmer weather will be coming back. Here's a look at the statistics for the day. 34 51 Colorado... more »

• Much milder weather for the upcoming week

  April 15, 2012 5:22 PM

  The power of a storm swirling rain, snow, fog and thunder across Colorado will wind down through Monday, setting us up for a "that Springtime feeling" week. Areas of rain, snow and fog will continue to move through overnight, but will decrease Monday, allowing highs to climb into the... more »

• Windy and cooler through Sunday

  April 14, 2012 11:22 PM

  A fast moving west coast storm will blast across Colorado over the next 18 hours, bringing gusty winds, rain and snow to the lower elevations, and heavy snow to the mountains. Travel westward will be hazardous through Sunday. Monday will feature more sunshine, with a lingering chance of showers, but... more »

• Saturday's "warm before the storm"

  April 14, 2012 7:37 PM

  As a storm swirled in our direction from the southwestern deserts, clouds and wind increased in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, with above-average highs and wind gusts stronger than 40 mph. Relative humidity readings were low, but are increasing. 35 62 Colorado Springs (Peak wind gust 47 mph) 36 66... more »

• A brief wintry blast for the weekend

  April 14, 2012 5:13 PM

  A fast-moving storm from the west will blast across Colorado over the next 24 hours, bringing wind and heavy snow to the mountains (so travel westward is not your best choice until the storm moves out of the state), and a combination of wind rain and snow to the eastern... more »

• Blustery and warm, then weekend weather changes

  April 13, 2012 1:23 PM

  A cold front is racing towards us from the west coast, leaving lots of rainfall and heavy mountain snow behind it. Today, the major effect of that storm will be to bring gusty, chinook winds to boost the temperatures and drop the humidities. More clouds will roll in tonight, keeping... more »

• Weather changes for the weekend

  April 13, 2012 5:49 AM

  Another cold front is approaching, and Friday will be the in-between day, with a mix of sun and clouds, gusty winds, and warmer than average temperatures. Saturday, that cold front will move through, with stronger winds periods of heavy snow for the mountains (Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for... more »

• Windy weather ahead for Thursday

  April 11, 2012 10:21 PM

  Showers and storms will linger late, then clouds and stars will mix over the News 5 viewing area, with gusty winds moving in Thursday (cold front moving through). The wind may increase, but the chance of showers and storms will decrease, with above-average highs. Friday, plan on less wind and... more »

• Storms, wind, then cooler for the weekend

  April 11, 2012 5:42 PM

  Thunderstorms intensified on Wednesday afternoon, with severe storms on the southeastern Plains and a TORNADO WATCH until 9 PM MDT for Baca, Bent, Las Animas, Otero and Prowers counties. Severe Thunderstorms (the ones with damaging winds and hail) will be possible for all of the News 5 viewing area until... more »

• Severe storms possible on Wednesday

  April 10, 2012 6:02 PM

  The storm season has arrived, and now those storms will get stronger. Expect another round of low clouds and fog into Wednesday morning, then more widespread storms in the afternoon. Some may produce damaging wind and hail. Wind speeds will increase later, as a cold front moves in, then expect... more »

• More water in the air=changes in the weather

  April 9, 2012 11:10 PM

  Air with more water in it than the single-digit relative humidities we've seen over the past few days is edging into the News 5 viewing area hour by hour. That will mean more clouds and areas of fog overnight, especially towards sunrise on Tuesday. After some sunshine, thunderstorms will develop... more »

• Sunny and mild for Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Monday

  April 9, 2012 7:08 PM

  That great Easter Weekend weather continued into Monday in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, with sunshine, some breezy afternoon winds, and highs nicely above average. 36 75 Colorado Springs. (Peak wind gust 28 mph from the southeast at 3:39 PM) 35 79 Pueblo. (Peak wind gust 29 mph from the... more »

• It's Springtime! Thunderstorms return this week

  April 9, 2012 5:35 PM

  Weatherwise, this will be an interesting week. It starts with more clouds and areas of fog overnight tonight. Keeping Tuesday morning's lows in the 30s/40s. After the fog thins, there's a 20% chance for showers and thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. The further south and east you are, the more... more »

• From this point on, the weather will improve

  April 6, 2012 9:25 PM

  The cold front that produced hurricane force winds over the mountains Friday afternoon is moving on now, the wind is decreasing and colder air is settling in. Lows will be close to freezing for many of us. Plan on sunshine and lighter winds on Saturday, (but still breezy in the... more »

• The wind WILL decrease before Easter Sunday

  April 6, 2012 5:42 PM

  The wind has been blustery (gusts to nearly 80 mph over the mountains, over 50 on the Plains) because a cold front is working its way from the Rockies to the nation's heartland. Until it moves through, expect more of the same, with a plume of dust and sand from... more »

• Another blast of wind is on the way

  April 5, 2012 5:30 PM

  Another cold front is approaching, and the closer it gets, the stronger the winds will be. On the brighter side, the combination of breezes and more clouds (with some patchy fog) overnight will lead to much milder lows (30s/40s), and a warm day on Friday (60s/70s). By afternoon the stronger... more »

• Weatherwise, an outstanding Thursday.....and then the next cold front

  April 4, 2012 5:31 PM

  The last storm is racing away from us, and the next one is approaching, but in-between, we get some marvelous weather. Expect partly cloudy skies overnight, with patchy fog on the Plains, followed by sunshine and highs 10 degrees above average on Thursday (60s/70s). Winds will be breezy in the... more »

• Warmer weather is on the way

  April 3, 2012 5:25 PM

  A big low pressure system south and east of Colorado continues to send bands of rain and snow from the Plains to the mountains, so this one isn't quite done yet. Expect these wintry conditions to last through early Wednesday, and taper off later, leaving us with a warmer day.... more »

• A blast of wintry weather to start the week

  April 2, 2012 5:51 PM

  That blast of wind you've been experiencing and the sharp drop in temperatures is the result of a cold front that went past earlier. Now a big low pressure system is edging across northern New Mexico, and will swirl areas of rain and snow into the state through Tuesday. Some... more »

• ...and now for some Springtime!

  March 26, 2012 10:58 PM

  As a powerful, wind-producing cold front races away from us, wind speeds will continue to drop, skies will clear, and overnight lows will be in the 30s/40s. Tuesday will be sunny, with some breezes at times, but NOTHING like you experienced on Monday. Highs 60s/70s. More sunshine and light breezes... more »

• Windy and warm in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Monday

  March 26, 2012 6:50 PM

  The wind howled and temps climbed 15-20 degrees above average again on Monday in both cities. Here's a look at the highs, lows and "official" wind gusts for the day. 44 76 Colorado Springs - Peak wind gust 60 mph 41 82 Pueblo - Peak wind gust 55 mph more »

• More sunshine and less wind for the rest of the week

  March 26, 2012 5:48 PM

  A powerful, Pacific cold front is slowly but surely working its way across Colorado, bringing wind gusts to at least 70 mph (and some stronger) to the mountains, and gusts upwards of 65 mph to lower elevations. As the front moves on tonight, wind speeds will drop, skies will clear... more »

• Warm, breezy and dry this weekend

  March 23, 2012 5:16 PM

  Saturday and Sunday will feature sunshine and highs in record range for most of us (70s and 80s for the lower elevations, 60s in the mountains). Expect southerly breezes to increase later Sunday as a west coast cold front moves in our direction. As the front goes through on Monday,... more »

• Sunshine and less wind for the weekend

  March 22, 2012 5:22 PM

  Clouds, showers and gusty winds will sweep out of the state tonight, leaving clear skies and cooler lows. You'll see lots of sunshine on Friday, with lighter winds, and highs in the 60s/70s. Saturday, the sunshine will continue, and highs will climb by several degrees (with a few of us... more »

• It will feel "just right" this weekend

  March 21, 2012 5:30 PM

  Winds will remain blustery through Thursday, and many of us will see some showers (especially overnight and early Thursday) as a big low pressure system moves from Oklahoma to the northern Plains. Practically, what that means is that skies will clear later Thursday, winds will die down and Friday will... more »

• Unsettled through Thursday, then Rocky Mountain Springtime for the weekend

  March 20, 2012 5:32 PM

  Blustery winds and the chance for more rain/snow showers will stay with us through Thursday, though temperatures will increase from Tuesday's levels. The further east you are, the better your chance for showers until a big low pressure system wobbling across Texas and Oklahoma finally heads east and leaves us... more »

• Increasingly "feeling like springtime" weather this week

  March 19, 2012 5:33 PM

  Winter will end with a whimper, with a few rain/snow showers overnight. Spring arrives with the Vernal Equinox at 11:14 PM (Monday Night). The first full day of Spring (Tuesday) will be cooler than average (40s/50s), with increasing sunshine from northwest to southeast. Wednesday will be nicely warmer, and Thursday,... more »

• The weather will change this weekend

  March 16, 2012 4:58 PM

  After a nice string of springlike days, a cold front we've been tracking towards Colorado will move in later this weekend. Before it arrives, Saturday will be breezy, warm and dry, with a few record highs possible. The fire danger will increase, with RED FLAG WARNINGS in effect for most... more »

• Breezy, warm and dry, and then the cold front arrives

  March 15, 2012 5:33 PM

  Westerly winds continue to blow, so for the immediate future, warm, dry weather will continue. Friday will be more of the same (but warmer), with stronger breezes (and even a bit warmer) on Saturday. The changes are arriving on Sunday, as a cold front crosses Colorado from west to east.... more »

• Springlike weather continues (but the end is in sight)

  March 14, 2012 5:23 PM

  As long as we have high pressure to the west and lower pressure to the east (as we do now), Chinook winds (the warm, dry ones) will continue to blow and the warm, dry, (occasionally breezy) conditions will continue. Even the big storm systems currently hitting the west coast will... more »

• Breezy, mild and dry for the rest of the work week

  March 13, 2012 5:19 PM

  Westerly breezes (gusty at times) will continue for the rest of the week, with a mix of clouds and sunshine and highs 15-20 degrees above average. Humidities will continue to be low, so fire danger will increase day by day, and RED FLAG WARNINGS will continue to be likely for... more »

• Warm and dry are the weather words for the week

  March 12, 2012 11:39 PM

  Warm, westerly breezes will continue for much of the week. These are our famous "Chinook" winds that boost the temps and lower the relative humidity readings. The good news is that it's going to feel like Springtime. Just be cautious, because the fire danger will increase day by day. A... more »

• A mild start to a warm week in Colorado Springs and Pueblo

  March 12, 2012 7:11 PM

  Skies were a mix of clouds and sunshine, but westerly winds, with gusts to 39 mph in Pueblo boosted highs nicely above average. 39 66 Colorado Springs 36 71 Pueblo more »

• Breezy, but warmer for most of the week

  March 12, 2012 4:34 PM

  Westerly breezes will be part of your life for most of the week, bringing warm, dry weather to most of us. Highs will be 15-20 degrees above-average into the weekend, and the stronger the breezes are in your neighborhood, the warmer you'll be. Humidities will be VERY low, though, so... more »

• Improving weather on Sunday

  March 10, 2012 10:54 PM

  Expect clouds, rain and snow showers, areas of fog and low clouds and isolated thunder through the early hours of Sunday, but skies will clear from northwest to southeast during the day, as highs climb above average (50s/60s). More sunshine and breezy winds will boost highs on Monday, and the... more »

• Even with the later afternoon clouds, a mild day in Colorado Springs and Pueblo

  March 10, 2012 7:05 PM

  Sunshine for much of the day (for many, but not all of us) boosted highs nicely above average in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Saturday the 10th. 26 58 Colorado Springs 20 63 Pueblo more »

• A "blip" of rain, snow and thunder

  March 10, 2012 6:06 PM

  Rain and snow showers and isolated thunderstorms are rolling into Colorado from the south. We'll keep the unsettled conditions (as well as some fog overnight) through the early hours of Sunday (remember to "Spring Ahead"), with increasing sunshine from north to south during the day. Monday through Thursday will be... more »

• More sunshine and warmer through the weekend

  March 8, 2012 5:24 PM

  High pressure will control the weather and divert storms from Friday through the weekend, with lots of sunshine, cool nights, and afternoon highs climbing to near 15 degrees above average by Monday. Tuesday will be breezy and warm, with stronger breezes and slightly cooler (but still warmer than average) temperatures... more »

• A "hit and git" storm is racing in

  March 7, 2012 5:30 PM

  The colder air has already arrived, and temps will fall hour by hour from this point on. Then there's the snow. The further south you travel, and the closer to get to the mountains, the heavier your snow will be. I've included a link to our latest snowfall estimates. More... more »

• From windy and warm to windy and wintry

  March 6, 2012 5:29 PM

  As a cold front races into Colorado, windy, warm and dry will be the weather words (until the front gets here), with significant changes Wednesday and Thursday. The front will arrive at the Palmer Divide around 5 AM Wednesday, bringing colder air and an increasing chance of rain and snow,... more »

• A Springlike day in Colorado Springs and Pueblo

  March 5, 2012 7:11 PM

  Winds were breezy, and highs climbed nicely in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Monday. 27/68 Colorado Springs 20/72 Pueblo (Peak wind gust 36 mph) more »

• First the warm, and then the storm

  March 5, 2012 5:27 PM

  Breezy winds, low humidities and warmer-than-average temperatures will be the rule tonight and Tuesday, as a cold front approaches from the Pacific Northwest. When it races through early Wednesday, We'll feel major changes, with a big drop in temps, and an increasing chance for rain and snow on Wednesday. Even... more »

• Periods of snow and wind on Friday

  March 1, 2012 6:16 PM

  After blasting the mountains of California with snow and wind, a wintry storm has arrived in Colorado. Expect MUCH colder temps, together with periods of wind and snow through Friday. With clearing skies Friday night, overnight lows will be in the 0s/10s, but a sunny Saturday will allow highs to... more »

• Another cold front will arrive later Thursday

  February 29, 2012 4:48 AM

  Winds will be blustery at times today, as highs climb to the 50s/60s. As breezy winds continue overnight, lows will be in the 20s/30s, but clouds and wind will increase on Thursday, as another cold front races in from the west. Highs will be in the 40s/50s, with an increasing... more »

• A blast of wind and areas of snow

  February 28, 2012 4:28 AM

  A cold front we've been expecting for several days will move through today, bringing gusty winds (some gusts >50 mph) and a chance for some snow. Highs will be in the 40s/50s, but feel cooler because of the wind. Blustery conditions will continue tonight, with lows in the 20s. You'll... more »

• Chilly tonight, with a cold front racing in on Monday

  February 26, 2012 11:01 PM

  While Sunday was 10-15 degrees colder than Saturday, air that's even colder will move in overnight, dropping lows into the teens (single digits in the high country). Clouds and wind will increase on Monday, as Winter Storm Warnings go into effect for the mountains. (Highs 30s/40s). Gusty winds and the... more »

• Sunday's highs were a LOT cooler than Saturday's

  February 26, 2012 6:48 PM

  Skies were sunny, breezes were lighter, and highs cooler-than-average in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Sunday. Here's a look at the highs and lows for the day. 19/45 Colorado Springs (Average 22/47) 22/48 Pueblo (Average 20/54) more »

• Another west coast storm is on the way

  February 26, 2012 5:39 PM

  The weather will hold your interest over the next few days, especially if you're not fond of wind. Cooler air will move in Sunday night, keeping Monday's highs below average (30s/40s), and another cold front will be racing in our direction from the west. Clouds and wind will increase... more »

• More wind for the weekend

  February 24, 2012 5:21 PM

  Another cold front is on the way, and the good news is that temps will increase on Saturday before its arrival. On the downside, the wind is coming back, and will increase during the day. As the front moves through Saturday evening, snow will return to the mountains, with a... more »

• Some sunshine before the next cold front

  February 23, 2012 5:39 PM

  Snow will decrease from north to south across the state overnight, leaving behind temps in the single digits and teens and areas of fog. Sunshine will increase on Friday, and the less snow you have on the ground, the warmer you'll be. (Highs 30s/40s). Clouds and wind will increase on... more »

• Windy and warm in Colorado Springs and Pueblo on Wednesday

  February 22, 2012 7:10 PM

  Winds were tropical storm force, on Wednesday, and that boosted highs nearly into record range in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. 37 65 Colorado Springs (Peak wind gust 55 mph) 48 69 Pueblo (Peak wind gust 48 mph) more »

• More strong/damaging winds into Thursday morning

  February 22, 2012 5:23 PM

  With the jet stream overhead, and a cold front approaching, winds have been as strong as 80 mph for some of us, the the gusts will continue into Thursday morning. After the front moves by (between 3 and 5 in the morning), winds will slowly die down, temperatures will fall,... more »

• A windy, warm Tuesday in Colorado Springs and Pueblo

  February 21, 2012 7:11 PM

  Winds were upwards of 40 mph in both cities today, but those westerly winds boosted highs nicely above average. Here's a look at the "official" statistics. 24 52 Colorado Springs (peak gust 55 mph) 27 58 Pueblo (Peak gust 43 mph) more »

• Expect a wild ride weatherwise through the weekend

  February 21, 2012 5:25 PM

  As a series of cold fronts blasts across Colorado, we'll alternate "the warm before the storm" (VERY warm in some cases) with "oh yeah, it's still Winter" days. Tonight, the blustery winds will continue, with most overnight lows in the 30s. Gusty winds will continue on Wednesday, as some highs... more »

• Some wide temperature swings over the next few days

  February 20, 2012 5:23 PM

  As a big low pressure system swirls away from us, wind speeds will drop overnight, with more sunshine and warmer temps (40s/50s) on Tuesday. Clouds and wind will increase on Wednesday (and some highs in the 60s are possible), before another cold front sweeps in Wednesday night, leaving cooler temps... more »

• A nicely warmer day for Friday

  February 17, 2012 6:59 PM

  Just before some cooler air moved in, highs climbed nicely in both Colorado Springs and Pueblo. After a Saturday cool-down, expect an even warmer day on Sunday. 21 49 Colorado Springs 18 52 Pueblo more »

• More wind and warm this weekend

  February 17, 2012 5:26 PM

  A small batch of clouds and snow showers will move from Wyoming across the News 5 viewing area overnight, but the effects on your life will be minimal. At the same time, some cooler air will settle in, so even with increasing sunshine on Saturday, highs won't be as warm... more »

• Another round of stormy weather on the way

  February 16, 2012 5:36 PM

  At the moment, we're in between storm systems, though one weak disturbance will brush the state from the southern Foothills to the southeastern Plains Friday night. That will mean a few rain/snow showers from Trinidad and Walsenburg to Springfield. For the rest of us, it will be breezy, with near... more »

• A mild ride into the weekend

  February 15, 2012 5:21 PM

  The cold front has moved through, and the cold air will linger tonight, with lows in the 0s (in the high country and far eastern Plains) and 10s (for most of the rest of us). Expect sunshine and cool highs (30s/40s) on Thursday, wiht a breezy, warmer Friday (40s/50s) and... more »

• A VERY mild Tuesday in Colorado Springs and Pueblo

  February 14, 2012 7:09 PM

  Winds were light and westerly, and that was enough to push the highs in Colorado Springs and Pueblo to 10-15 degrees above average. 19 53 Colorado Springs 17 55 Pueblo more »

• A brief "blip" of wintry weather

  February 14, 2012 5:19 PM

  A big low pressure system will swirl across our southern state line overnight, bringing some much-needed snow to the mountains ( Winter Weather Advisories are in effect, and some areas will pick up over a foot of new snow ), and gusty winds/snow showers to the rest of us. The... more »