Colorado residents should prepare for a chilly, fog‑filled night as showers that began this evening begin to wind down early to mid‑evening. The National Weather Service has warned that patchy dense fog could reduce visibility to as little as a quarter of a mile in some locations, making travel conditions hazardous.
Tonight’s Conditions
Cloudy skies will dominate the evening, with a few lingering showers that are expected to dissipate by early night. As the moisture settles, dense fog is likely to develop across the Front Range and eastern plains. Drivers are urged to allow extra time for their commutes and to use low‑beam headlights when visibility drops.
Cold Temperatures and Black Ice
Overnight lows will dip into the lower 30s Fahrenheit, creating the perfect environment for black ice to form on roadways, especially on bridges and shaded sections. The combination of fog and sub‑freezing temperatures makes this a night to exercise extra caution, particularly for those traveling on rural highways and mountain passes.
Sunday’s Outlook
Saturday night’s fog will linger into Sunday morning, keeping visibility limited in the early hours. The day will remain mostly cloudy, but with drier air moving in, temperatures will stay modest, with highs only reaching the upper 40s. Residents should continue to monitor road conditions, especially in low‑lying valleys where fog tends to linger longer.
Mid‑Week Warm‑Up
Monday brings a welcome shift to mostly sunny skies and a noticeable rise in temperature. Highs are forecasted in the mid‑ to upper‑50s, offering a more comfortable day for outdoor activities. Tuesday and Wednesday will continue the dry, cool trend with mostly sunny skies and highs approaching 60 degrees. This gradual warming should help melt any lingering ice and improve travel safety.
Safety Tips
- Reduce speed when driving in fog and keep a safe following distance.
- Use your vehicle’s fog lights if equipped, and avoid sudden braking.
- Watch for black‑ice patches on bridges, overpasses, and shaded road sections.
- Check local road reports before heading out, especially if you must travel at night.
By staying informed and taking precautionary measures, Colorado drivers can navigate the foggy, cold conditions safely and look forward to a milder, sunnier stretch later in the week.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
