Breezy to Gusty Winds Expected in Colorado on Thursday

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A cold front that moved through Southern Colorado overnight will bring breezy to gusty winds on Thursday, with temperatures cooling slightly compared to Wednesday. However, the weekend is expected to be spring-like with highs in the 50s.

Why it matters

The breezy conditions on Thursday could impact outdoor activities and make for a chilly start to the day, but the warmer temperatures expected over the weekend will provide a welcome respite from the winter weather.

The details

The cold front that pushed through overnight will result in clearing skies and colder temperatures this morning. However, as the air descends and warms, winds will pick up out of the northwest, with gusts of 20-35 mph expected across Southern Colorado from late morning through the afternoon. Highs will be near average, in the 40s for most areas.

• Last night's cold front pushed south through Southern Colorado overnight.
• Breezy winds with gusts of 20-35 mph expected from late morning through late afternoon on Thursday.

What’s next

The cold air from the front will not linger, and temperatures are expected to rebound into the 50s by the weekend as upper-level ridging shifts east. However, a northern disturbance may bring some light snow showers to the region on Tuesday.