Above-average temperatures and conditions leading to high fire danger are forecast Friday for the Colorado Springs area, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo.

A high near 72 is expected in Colorado Springs, about 10 degrees above average for April 24. With winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph, the Weather Service has a red flag warning in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for all of southeastern Colorado and as far west as the central mountains near Salida, Buena Vista and Leadville.

A high of 66 is forecast Saturday and 63 Sunday, when the chance of rain is 80%, the Weather Service said.

Another pleasant, breezy day today, with high fire danger across the region. Highs will top out in the 60s and 70s. Precipitation chances increase over the weekend into early next week! #COWX pic.twitter.com/UnDM5BKEz0

— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) April 24, 2026

“On Sunday, we’ll see continued upslope flow and some instability that will spark off isolated showers and thunderstorms,” said Casey Dorn, a meteorologist with Gazette news partner KOAA.

The past week has included above-average temperatures and a lack of moisture, leading to multiple wildfires in the Pikes Peak region.

Colorado Springs has seen 0.08 inches of precipitation in April; the normal this time of the month is 1.02 inches, according to the Weather Service.