Another round of potent summer storms is lining up over Southern Colorado, and the potential for hail is climbing higher than in recent days. Skies stay partly to mostly cloudy overnight as scattered showers fade between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., and temperatures settle in the mild mid-50s °F (around 13 °C).
By sunrise the atmosphere re-energizes. Through the afternoon and evening Thursday, convection flares across Colorado Springs, where thermometers top out near 82 °F (28 °C) after a dawn low of 56 °F (13 °C). Gusty wind bursts may accompany hail-producing cells rolling off the Front Range.
Farther south, Pueblo warms from 60 °F (16 °C) to an impressive 88 °F (31 °C) under broken clouds before late-day thunderstorms rumble through, some edging into severe territory. West along the Arkansas River, Canon City rises from 62 °F (17 °C) to 84 °F (29 °C), with rumblers possible from early to late afternoon.
Up in the cooler high country, Woodland Park wakes to 47 °F (8 °C) and climbs toward 73 °F (23 °C); another round of afternoon thunder echoes through the Pikes Peak region. Around the Tri-Lakes communities, temperatures fluctuate between 55 °F (13 °C) and 77 °F (25 °C) while stronger cells approach after midday.
Across the Plains, dawn readings in the upper 50s to low 60s °F (13–16 °C) surge into the mid-80s to lower 90s °F (29–32 °C). Evening brings a renewed chance for vigorous storms, some carrying large, damaging hail. In Walsenburg and Trinidad, lows of 57 °F (14 °C) and 56 °F (13 °C) precede highs of 82 °F (28 °C) and 83 °F (28 °C), with afternoon convection likely and a few storms turning strong.
The Mountain Valleys open the day with sunshine and lows in the 40s to 50s °F (7–12 °C); by early afternoon, heights in the 70s to 80s °F (21–27 °C) give way to fresh showers and booming thunder.
Looking ahead, storms remain possible Friday, yet they become spottier as drier, more stable air begins filtering into Colorado. The approaching weekend favors mostly clear, hot conditions with widespread 80s and 90s °F (27–34 °C).
Curious readers can explore the First Alert 5 Weather Storm Impact Scale for insight into how forecasters rank each system’s punch. KOAA’s streaming app on Roku, FireTV, AppleTV, and Android TV delivers live coverage around the clock—simply search KOAA News5 to stay connected.
