Aspen Acres fire zone

Southern Colorado experiences a heat advisory Sunday with high temperatures, following a flash flood watch in the Aspen Acres Fire zone. Weather forecasts for Saturday show mostly sunny conditions with elevated temperatures across Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Caon City, and other regions, accompanied by variable wind gusts.

Heavy rain from an active monsoon weather pattern is expected in Southern Colorado on Thursday, increasing the risk of urban and burn scar flooding, particularly in the Aspen Acres fire zone. Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms are forecast across the region, with specific impacts detailed for cities like Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and others.

Damage assessment teams are working in the Aspen Acres fire zone as the Willow fire near Leadville grew by 900 acres overnight, leading to mandatory evacuations southwest of the city. The Ouray 100 race was canceled due to the Gold Mountain fire.