Residents across Southern Colorado should prepare for a warm weekend as temperatures are expected to rise above normal levels. The Eastern Plains will see highs ranging from the 80s to 90s, while the High Country and I-25 corridor will experience temperatures in the 70s to 80s. Although most of Southern Colorado will remain dry, the High Country may encounter isolated afternoon to evening showers.

Weekend Weather Outlook

As the weekend progresses, mild temperatures will persist into the night, with lows in the 40s to 50s along the Front Range and Eastern Plains, and 30s to 40s in the High Country. Sunday will continue the trend of warm weather, with highs again reaching the 80s to 90s for the Front Range and Eastern Plains, and 70s to 80s for higher elevations.

Looking Ahead

The start of the work week will maintain these above normal temperatures, accompanied by the return of daily afternoon to evening showers and thunderstorms. Throughout the week, temperatures will remain in the 80s to 90s along the I-25 corridor and Eastern Plains, with the High Country experiencing highs in the 70s to 80s. Residents should be prepared for potential afternoon to evening showers and thunderstorms as the week progresses.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.