Southern Colorado residents can expect a shift in weather patterns later this afternoon and into the evening as a shortwave trough moves through the region. The day begins with sunshine and cool morning temperatures, but cloud cover will increase as the hours progress. By the late afternoon, rain chances will rise, with moisture spreading from the northern parts of the state toward the south.
In Pueblo, morning temperatures are currently in the mid-30s, though sunshine will persist through the early hours. Rain is expected to arrive around dinner time as the system pushes through. Temperatures will remain warm enough to prevent snowfall in the city. The high temperature for Pueblo is expected to reach the upper 50s, with overnight lows dropping to 37 degrees. The rain should clear out by Thursday morning.
Nearby, Canon City will see similar conditions with morning lows in the upper 30s and highs reaching the upper 50s. Rain chances will increase during the afternoon and continue into the evening hours. The moisture is expected to move out of the area before Thursday morning, leaving the region with drier conditions.
Teller County and the Woodland Park area will experience a transition from rain to snow as temperatures drop in the evening. While snow is unlikely to stick on pavement, grassy surfaces may see some accumulation. In Woodland Park, between zero and two inches of snow is possible. Pavement temperatures are not expected to drop below freezing until early Thursday morning, which will limit total accumulation on roads. The high for Woodland Park will be in the upper 40s, with a low of 25 degrees.
For the Tri-Lakes area near Monument, a mix of sunshine and clouds is forecast. Temperatures will rise from the 30s in the morning to the lower 50s in the afternoon. Showers are likely to pop up around 4 or 5 PM before moving south toward Colorado Springs. Rain chances will persist into the evening but should wrap up by overnight hours. Thursday morning temperatures in this area are expected to be in the lower 30s.
The eastern plains will receive decent moisture as the weather system passes through. Sunshine will dominate the first half of the day, with rain chances increasing in the late afternoon. Rain will continue across Highway 50 into the evening and push southeast by Thursday morning. A few light showers may linger in Baca County early Thursday. Afternoon highs in the plains will reach the 50s, with overnight lows in the 30s.
In the southern portions of Interstate 25, including Walsenburg and Trinidad, temperatures will start in the 30s with some areas below freezing before rising to the mid-to-upper 50s. Rain chances will increase in the evening, with snow showers possible in higher terrain and wet mountain areas. The precipitation is expected to move out by Thursday morning, bringing drier conditions for the rest of the week.
Mountain regions will see snow showers throughout the day, with potential for heavy snow at times. A couple of inches of snow is possible in the central mountains and parts of Teller County. Winter weather advisories are currently in place for these areas. Looking ahead, slick spots may occur in Teller County on Thursday morning, but conditions should clear later in the day. The weekend is forecast to be warm and dry, with next week starting warm, with some areas along Interstate 25 approaching 70 degrees in the afternoon.
