Overview
- Temperatures jump on Tuesday to roughly 15–20 degrees above normal with many Front Range and plains locations in the 60s and 70s.
- A red flag warning covers parts of northern and northeastern Colorado on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with gusts up to 45 mph and humidity near 16%.
- Heat is projected to peak Thursday through Saturday with widespread lower to mid 80s, making daily record highs likely in several cities.
- All-time March records are at risk, including 81°F in Colorado Springs and 86°F in Pueblo, with some forecasts allowing isolated 90s in the southeastern Plains.
- Mountain areas face gusty winds around 30–40 mph after a brief Monday snow, and a Sunday cool-down is expected though fire and drought concerns could persist.