Weekend Weather: What's in Store for Southern Colorado?

Southern Colorado is bracing for a mix of weather conditions over the next few days. The weekend will kick off with a warm-up, but it won't be all sunshine and roses. The night before the weekend starts, temperatures will dip. The I-25 corridor and Eastern Plains will see lows in the 20s to 30s. Meanwhile, the High Country will be even chillier, with temperatures dropping into the teens and 20s. The northern parts of the High Country are in for a snowy surprise. A winter storm advisory is in effect from midnight Friday until midnight Saturday. Expect moderate snowfall and gusty winds. Along the I-25 corridor, there might be a quick shower early in the night. But don't expect much rain. The skies will be cloudy, but dry. Saturday will be warm, with highs in the 60s and 70s along the I-25 corridor and Eastern Plains. The High Country will be cooler, with temperatures ranging from the 30s to 50s. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon to 8 PM Saturday. This means dry and breezy conditions are expected. Be cautious if you're planning any outdoor activities. The High Country will continue to see snow chances throughout Saturday, but it should clear up by nightfall. Sunday will be cooler, with highs dropping into the 50s to 60s along the I-25 corridor and Eastern Plains. The High Country will remain in the 30s to 50s. Expect sunny skies and dry conditions across Southern Colorado. Monday marks the beginning of a warming trend. Temperatures will climb back into the 60s and 70s for most of Southern Colorado. The High Country will see highs in the 40s to 50s. The warming trend continues into Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs reaching the upper 60s to upper 70s, and even nearing 80 in some areas. By Thursday, temperatures will peak in the 70s to 80s across Southern Colorado. The work week will end with a slight cool-down, but temperatures will remain in the comfortable 60s to 70s. Dry conditions are expected to persist throughout this period.