After a chilly Wednesday morning that included a frost advisory, Colorado Springs residents can expect a milder Thursday morning, with afternoon temperatures potentially reaching 80 degrees, according to Gazette news partner KOAA.

“A warm and windy afternoon will follow with highs today on the Plains soaring into the 70s, 80s and lower 90s,” News 5 Meteorologist Alan Rose said. “For our mountains and mountain valleys, we’re looking at a comfortable day temperature wise, with highs topping out in the 60s and 70s. Our high in Colorado Springs this afternoon will climb to near 80 degrees.”

Wind gusts could reach 25-35 mph in the Pikes Peak region, Rose said. Gusts in the mountains are expected to reach 40-50 mph.

“A cold front late tonight will drop highs by around 10-12 degrees on Friday, with upper 60s tomorrow afternoon in Colorado Springs,” Rose said.

“Another disturbance will skirt our area this weekend, with a few showers possible Saturday to Sunday. Rain chances in the Pikes Peak Region are only around 20-30%.”

Here is the extended forecast from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Patchy frost before 8 a.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.

Saturday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North-northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 72. West-northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.