Rain and Wind Hit Southern Colorado This Week
Flood watches cover the southwestern corner as showers and high winds sweep through the region.
By Amina Howard ·
Southern Colorado faces a wet start to the week.
Overnight lows in the 40s and low 50s accompany additional showers across the state. Flood watches remain active for the southwestern corner of the state. More rain is on the way for that region.
Wind conditions will be a factor near the San Luis Valley. Gusts up to 60 or 70 MPH are possible there. Southern Colorado will also see some of these showers.
Local forecasts show varied conditions. Colorado Springs expects a low of 38 and a high of 49. Lingering showers and elevated winds may persist into Sunday night. A break in the rain is expected overnight before more rain arrives for Monday.
Pueblo forecasts a low of 43 and a high of 57. Monday brings shower chances and gusty winds. Highs will sit in the 50s with rain continuing through the afternoon. The second half of the week will be drier.
Canon City sees a low of 41 and a high of 54. Late morning and afternoon showers are expected on Monday. Highs will be cooler than average with gusty winds up to 50 MPH. Woodland Park expects a low of 31 and a high of 41. Rain and snow chances are likely from late morning through the afternoon on Monday. Temperatures there will be cooler than the rest of the area.
Tuesday is expected to be drier with seasonal temperatures. Seasonal conditions continue through the week. A few shower chances appear on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday will be drier across southern Colorado.
