Colorado Springs is waking to fog, mist and temperatures in the upper 30s Saturday, with showers possible as the day progresses. Saturday’s outlook includes a high near 50 degrees, and most locations may receive one or two tenths of an inch of precipitation. That’s a quick change from the recent mild, mostly dry stretch, but the forecast points to light precipitation rather than a soaking rain.
Fog and Showers Could Make Travel Slower
Patchy fog is expected early, with showers more likely from late morning through the afternoon. Light east-southeast winds are forecast. Fog may reduce visibility to 1–2 miles. As general guidance—not a report of crashes tied to this forecast—the Colorado State Patrol advises drivers to reduce speed and leave more distance between vehicles when road conditions are poor.
The patrol’s review of 23,577 crashes from 2021–2024 in which road condition was noted found that 47.69% occurred in winter and 18.17% in autumn. Those figures describe the seasonal distribution of that crash dataset; they are not specific to Colorado Springs and do not predict what will happen during this forecast.
A Chilly Night, Then Sun
Showers may continue into Saturday evening before tapering overnight. The forecast calls for patchy fog again and a low around 31 degrees by Sunday morning. A rain-and-snow mix is possible near Monument Hill late Saturday, with no significant accumulation expected there.
Sunday is forecast to begin with areas of fog and turn mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Sunny skies and a high near 59 are expected Monday, followed by a mostly sunny Tuesday near 63. The outlook then calls for highs in a 50–60°F range Wednesday and Thursday, before a cooler Friday with possible rain and snow showers and an overnight low around 32.
Mountain Snow Is Regional Context, Not a City Forecast
Snow is possible in higher mountain areas Saturday, while the immediate Colorado Springs outlook centers on fog, light showers and a cold night. A historical record offers a regional point of comparison, not a forecast analogy: the National Weather Service Pueblo records at least 28 inches of snow across eastern Colorado during a documented blizzard from Nov. 2–5, 1946. The agency notes that Colorado Springs snowfall records for that period are incomplete and were excluded, so the event does not establish what fell in the city or indicate what this weekend will bring.
