Drivers across southern Colorado faced reduced visibility early Tuesday as dense fog settled over parts of the region. A dense fog advisory for El Paso County and counties along I-70 remained in effect through 9 a.m., with visibility dropping below a mile at times.
Morning temperatures were in the 30s and 40s. Sunshine was expected to break through later in the morning and into the afternoon, pushing highs into the 60s and 70s.
In Colorado Springs, patchy fog was possible in the morning, with temperatures in the 40s as of 5:30 a.m. The city is forecast to reach a high of 67 degrees under plenty of sunshine, after a low of 39.
Pueblo also dealt with dense fog early, though it was expected to lift later in the morning. Temperatures in the upper 40s were set to climb once late morning arrived, with an afternoon high of 70 and a low of 41. Canon City is forecast to reach 70 as well, with a low of 42. Some areas of Fremont County may climb into the 70s.
Higher elevations and the Pikes Peak region were cooler. Woodland Park started the day in the 30s and is expected to reach a high of 61, with calm southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. In the Tri-Lakes area, Monument began the day in the 40s. Temperatures there should reach the upper 50s by 11 a.m. and peak in the mid-60s, with calm winds all day. The mountains saw morning temperatures in the 30s and are expected to top out in the 50s, similar to Monday.
The eastern plains had fog through the morning, but it was forecast to clear by the afternoon. Highs there should be above average, in the 60s and 70s. Farther south, the I-25 corridor stayed clear, with Walsenburg and Trinidad in the 40s early on. Afternoon highs are forecast at 66 in Walsenburg and 69 in Trinidad, with calm winds.
The mild pattern is expected to hold for the rest of the week, with highs in the 60s and 70s along I-25. A shortwave moving through later in the week should bring only extra clouds on Friday.
Halloween looks pleasant, with a mid-60s afternoon high expected in Colorado Springs. Pueblo should see temperatures in the upper 60s on Saturday. A pattern change is forecast to arrive Sunday, bringing rain chances on Monday.
