Interstate 25 corridor

Southern Colorado is expected to experience showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, with varying timing and impacts. The weather will start with sun and clouds before storms develop and spread east, particularly affecting the Interstate 25 corridor, including Colorado Springs.

The Denver metro area starts with calm, sunny weather but will see showers and storms between 2-6 p.m., producing heavy rain, flooding, gusty winds, and hail. Temperatures will rise into the lower 90s through Friday, with a potential high of 100 degrees on Sunday, nearing the 2008 record of 103. Cooling returns next week as rain chances increase.

Hot and dry weather persists across Southern Colorado and the Interstate 25 corridor due to a high-pressure ridge, while mountain areas experience monsoon moisture. The eastern plains remain dry, with the exception of mountain showers.

Hot and dry weather persists in Southern Colorado due to a high-pressure ridge over the Central Plains, leading to above-average temperatures and limited rain outside mountainous areas. The pattern is expected to continue into Tuesday, with the Interstate 25 corridor and lower elevations experiencing the most significant impacts.

Hot and dry weather persists in Southern Colorado due to a strong high-pressure ridge over the Rockies and Central Plains. This pattern is limiting rain chances and causing above-average temperatures, particularly affecting the Interstate 25 corridor and eastern plains.

Southern Colorado experiences a warm and dry day with high pressure strengthening over the Rockies. Isolated thunderstorms develop in the mountains during the afternoon and evening.

Southern Colorado is expected to experience scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms as moisture increases. Storms will develop over the mountains first, then move eastward to the Interstate 25 corridor and eastern plains through the evening.

Southern Colorado faces high fire danger along the Interstate 25 corridor and in the high country, while the far eastern plains have a chance for strong thunderstorms due to higher moisture levels. Severe storm activity is noted in the eastern regions.

Southern Colorado faces high fire danger along the Interstate 25 corridor and west into the high country, while the far eastern plains have potential for strong thunderstorms due to higher moisture levels.

Hot, dry, and windy conditions in Colorado have triggered red flag warnings and fire weather watches, increasing wildfire risks. Isolated thunderstorms could produce hail and severe winds, with critical fire conditions expected to persist through Friday. The 2026 primary election is occurring amid these weather threats.

Southern Colorado is expected to experience another round of severe storms today, following previous storms along and east of the Interstate 25 corridor that brought hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. A flattening ridge of high pressure in the upper atmosphere is contributing to the active weather conditions.

The Denver metro area experiences smoky skies from Utah wildfires and faces potential severe weather, including hail, 60+ mph winds, and isolated tornadoes. Elevated fire danger persists in mountainous regions due to dry conditions and red flag warnings, with hotter, drier weather expected this weekend.

The Denver metro area starts the weekend with warm and dry conditions, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 70s to mid-80s. Isolated afternoon storms and severe weather potential are noted on the southern Front Range and Eastern Plains, while elevated fire danger persists in mountainous regions. The following days will see increased storm activity, with cooler temperatures and rain expected midweek.

Colorado experienced cooler temperatures Thursday, with morning lows in the 50s and afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70s. The week ahead includes warm upper 80s on Thursday and Friday, critical fire weather conditions on Saturday, and scattered thunderstorms by Sunday and Monday as cooler, wetter air moves in.

Most areas in Southern Colorado will remain warm and dry on Monday, though strong thunderstorms are expected to develop on the Raton Mesa during the afternoon and evening. A northwest flow will introduce drier air into the mountains and along the Interstate 25 corridor, limiting moisture.