Heat Wave Builds Over Southern Colorado With Triple‑Digit Heat Likely on the Plains
A strong upper-level ridge is driving well-above-normal temperatures that will briefly ease after a dry cold front before returning next week with gusty, low-humidity conditions that raise fire risk.
Overview
- Very warm weather is already under way with daytime highs in the 80s and 90s across the Plains and triple-digit readings forecast on parts of the Plains late this weekend.
- Mountain valleys will remain cooler in the 70s and 80s but face a limited threat of isolated afternoon showers or storms that will stay mainly localized.
- Forecast models now show a dry cold front that will lower highs into the mid‑ to upper‑80s on Monday without bringing notable rain.
- Temperatures are expected to climb back above average next week by about 10°F with gusts near 30–35 mph and humidity falling below 15 percent, conditions that increase fire danger across parts of southern Colorado.
- The heat will affect outdoor workers, vulnerable residents, and communities east of I‑25 most, so officials and residents should follow local forecasts, limit strenuous outdoor activity, and avoid actions that could spark fires.