What’s in store for Colorado’s weather this week?

Dry air and strong winds are returning to southern Colorado today, putting the region under a fire risk alert from morning until evening. Gusts could hit 45 mph, while temperatures climb into the 70s or low 80s near the Front Range and eastern plains. Higher areas will stay cooler, mostly in the 60s, with clear, sunny skies overhead. Tonight stays mild, especially near I-25, where lows might only drop to the 40s. Up in the mountains, expect chillier temps in the 20s or 30s. The same fire risk will linger into Monday with similar conditions—dry air, gusty winds, and highs again in the 70s or 80s for lower parts of the state.Tuesday brings a shift: cooler air moves in, cutting highs to the 60s or 70s near the Front Range. The mountains may see snow mixed with rain, with small accumulations possible in higher spots and the Palmer Divide. Wednesday looks mostly dry, though a stray shower can’t be ruled out. Temperatures inch back up by Thursday, and fire risk returns. By Friday, the pattern changes again—highs settle into the 60s or 70s, and late-day rain or snow becomes more likely, sticking around into the weekend. Below-freezing nights remain common in the high country.