Colorado Weather Brings Warm Weekend Before Midweek Cooldown

Colorado communities will experience an unusually warm weekend with temperatures reaching the 70s, 80s and near 90 degrees in some areas before a colder system brings rain and mountain snow chances midweek, according to Denver7, KOAA and KRDO forecasts.

Denver7 reported that the Denver metro area and Plains could reach the mid-80s Saturday, marking nine consecutive days of 80-degree heat in October. The region will remain warm through Monday before temperatures return closer to seasonal levels.

According to KOAA, southern Colorado will see highs in the 70s and 80s, with eastern Plains areas approaching 90 degrees. Colorado Springs is expected to reach near 80 degrees, while Pueblo is forecast to see mid-to-upper 80s.

Moisture moving in from the Pacific and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will increase rain chances in higher elevations, Denver7 reported. The heaviest precipitation is expected across mountain areas and the Western Slope, with possible thunderstorms.

KRDO reported that Sunday will bring mostly cloudy skies early before clearing later in the day, while the San Juan Mountains could experience periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The I-25 Corridor is expected to remain mostly dry with highs near 80 degrees.

The weather pattern is expected to shift Tuesday as a cold front moves through Colorado. KOAA reported that temperatures will fall into the 70s Tuesday, with winds, showers and possible snow developing at higher elevations.

KRDO reported that rain chances will continue into Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures dropping further. Highs in the Pikes Peak Region are expected to reach only the low 60s during that period.

KOAA said the rest of the week will bring temperatures more typical of October, with highs in the 50s and 60s across the region and the possibility of the first freeze in high valleys Wednesday night.