Weather Shifts: What to Expect in Southern Colorado

Southern Colorado is in for a mix of weather this week. It starts with a bang this afternoon. Rain and snow will hit the High Country. A few showers might even reach the I-25 corridor. Travel could get tricky up in the mountains. Gusts up to 45 mph and 4-8 inches of snow are expected. That's why a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for some areas. Temperatures will be mild, in the 60s to low 70s. Tonight, the High Country might see some isolated snow showers. The rest of Southern Colorado will stay dry. Lows will drop into the 30s and 40s. Some spots in the High Country might even hit the 20s. Brrr! By late Monday morning, the snow showers in the High Country will wrap up. The rest of Southern Colorado can expect dry and sunny skies. But it will be cooler, with highs in the 50s to 60s. Tuesday looks dry too, with highs staying in the 50s to 60s. But keep an eye out for more active weather by the middle of the week. The High Country could see rain and snow showers. As the system moves east, the I-25 corridor, especially the Palmer Divide and Raton Mesa, might get some rain or snow. Thursday will bring more active weather. Snow will stick around in the High Country, while lower elevations will see rain showers. Temperatures will drop into the 40s to 50s. The work week will end on a dry note, with highs still in the 40s to 50s. But things will warm up into the 50s for the start of the weekend, with dry conditions continuing.