Colorado Springs weather: Cooler temps on Super Tuesday
Colorado Springs’ Super Tuesday forecast calls for cooler temps and a slight chance of snow in the afternoon.
“Today’s highs will be cooler than yesterday by another 2-5 degrees, with our high in Colorado Springs only warming into the middle 40s,” Meteorologist Alan Rose with Gazette news partner KOAA said.
“A weak disturbance crossing the state today will bring light snow showers to the mountains, as well as more gusty winds. As the storm lifts off to the northeast this afternoon, we can’t rule out a sprinkle or light snow shower in the Pikes Peak region. If snow is heavy enough, we could see a dusting to an inch in parts of Teller County, and along and near the Palmer Divide.”
“I’m not expecting any impacts to travel as road temperatures should remain too warm to see snow stick on the pavement.”
Expect partly sunny skies and a high of 45 degrees. Winds from the north will range between 5 and 15 mph.
Looking ahead to Tuesday night, expect mostly cloudy conditions and a low of 26 degrees.
According to Rose temps Wednesday are anticipated to shoot back up to the 50s, with another slight chance of snow in the afternoon.
“Wednesday’s temperatures will rebound by 10-15 degrees, pushing our high in Colorado Springs into the upper 50s. Another weak disturbance will bring more snow to the mountains on Wednesday, and the potential for at least a spotty shower or two in the lower elevations,” Rose said.
Another winter storm is expected to move into the area Thursday with the possibility of bringing 3 to 6 inches to Colorado Springs.
“Rain and snow showers will increase by Thursday afternoon and evening as snow levels start out around 6,000 to 7,000 feet. As colder air arrives, snow levels will drop to near 5,000 feet by Friday morning as snow is expected to continue most of the day before wrapping up Friday evening,” Rose said.
Here’s the full forecast from the National Weather Service.
Wednesday: Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 57 degrees.
Thursday: There’s a 60% chance of mixed rain and snow throughout the day. Expect increasing clouds and a high of 50 degrees.
Friday: There’s an 80% chance of snow showers. Expect a high of 39 degrees.
Saturday: Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 48 degrees.
Sunday: Sunny skies are in the forecast and a high of 57 degrees.
A voter drops their presidential primary ballot on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Centennial Hall in Colorado Springs, where the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office set up a temporary drive-up station to help voters avoid cold winds.