Colorado Springs weather: More strong winds Tuesday, possible overnight freeze
Colorado Springs residents should brace for another day of strong winds on Tuesday followed by a possible nighttime freeze, according to Gazette news partner KOAA.
“After yesterday’s damaging wind gusts, another round of strong wind will return to our forecast today, with the wind picking up in most areas between 8-10 a.m.,” Meteorologist Alan Rose said. “We expect to see the strongest gusts through sunset this evening, with some areas back under a high wind warning today.”
A high wind warning will remain in effect in Pueblo and Fremont counties, but not in El Paso County, Rose said. Wind gusts in Colorado Springs are expected to range between 40-55 mph. Tuesday should be mostly sunny, with a high of 64 degrees.
The wind should taper off in the evening, but the National Weather Service has issued an overnight freeze watch for Colorado Springs and surrounding areas until 8 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 30s, according to the weather agency.
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” the NWS warns.
“After a cold start to our Wednesday morning, highs on Wednesday will be cooler than today, only warming to near 60 degrees in Colorado Springs,” Rose said. “The winds will remain breezy to gusty on Wednesday, with peak gusts in town up to 30 mph.”
Here is the extended forecast from the National Weather Service:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday: A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North-northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph






