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Southern Colorado Warms Up Before Spring Showers
Warm temperatures and gusty winds expected on Monday before a cold front brings rain and cooler weather on Tuesday.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:52pm
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High pressure will bring a warm-up to Southern Colorado on Monday, with afternoon highs in the 60s, 70s and lower 80s. Skies will be mostly sunny early before turning mostly cloudy in the afternoon. The Plains will see gusty winds, with a Red Flag Warning in effect for Baca County. However, rain and snow are expected to stay confined to the higher terrain. A cold front will move in on Tuesday, cooling temperatures and bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms to the Pikes Peak Region.
Why it matters
The warm-up and gusty winds on Monday could increase the risk of wildfires, especially in the southeastern Plains. The incoming cold front and chance of rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday will impact outdoor activities and travel in Southern Colorado.
The details
High pressure will move across the Four Corners Region on Monday, helping to boost daytime highs in Southern Colorado by 8-12 degrees from Sunday. Temperatures this afternoon will warm into the 60s in Teller County and mountain valleys, with 70s and lower 80s on the Plains. Skies will be bright and sunny early, then turn mostly cloudy by the afternoon. Any rain or snow is expected to stay confined to areas near the higher terrain. The southeastern Plains, especially Baca County, will see gusty westerly winds, with a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 am to 8 pm. Gusts in these areas could top 40 mph, while Pueblo and Colorado Springs will see gusts around 20-25 mph.
- On Monday, high pressure will move across the Four Corners Region.
- A Red Flag Warning will be in effect in Baca County from 11 am to 8 pm on Monday.
- A cold front will move in on Tuesday, cooling temperatures and bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms to the Pikes Peak Region.
The players
Southern Colorado
The region in the southern part of the state, including areas like Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and the Pikes Peak Region.
Baca County
A county in southeastern Colorado that will see the strongest winds on Monday, prompting a Red Flag Warning.
What’s next
The cold front on Tuesday will bring a chance of rain and thunderstorms to the Pikes Peak Region, which could impact outdoor activities and travel in the area.
The takeaway
The warm-up and gusty winds on Monday could increase the risk of wildfires, especially in the southeastern Plains. However, the incoming cold front and chance of rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday will provide some relief and help reduce the fire risk.
