Cooler, Breezy Wednesday in Southern Colorado as Stronger Front Looms Thursday Night

Overview

• A cold front has already moved through, leaving highs mostly in the 40s to low 50s with clearing skies by afternoon.
• Only isolated sprinkles or a light wintry mix are possible east of I-25 and north of Highway 50 this morning with minimal impacts.
• Breezes increase regionwide with gusts of 20–30 mph and up to 40 mph over the Palmer Divide.
• Downslope warming returns Thursday with widespread 50s to 60s before the next front drops highs to the upper 30s and low 40s Friday and increases wind chills.
• Overnight temperatures dip below freezing in spots such as El Paso and Teller Counties, and recent dryness continues to elevate fire concerns without current red flag warnings.