Colorado Springs weather: High fire danger early this week, snow possible later

Apr. 17—A round of above-average temperatures and mostly sunny skies are forecast for Colorado Springs to start the week, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo.

Colorado Springs can expect a high of 73 degrees Monday, which is about 13 degrees above average, according to the Weather Service.

The warming trend continues Tuesday with a high of 75 and winds 15-20 mph in the afternoon — enough to bring on a red flag warning for high fire danger from 11 a.m. — 9 p.m.

Crews have been busy in recent weeks, working wildfires in Teller, Park, Elbert and Pueblo counties along with grass fires around Colorado Springs and El Paso County.

Here's a look at the rest of this week's forecast from the Weather Service.

Wednesday: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers before 2 p.m., then a slight chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 4 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.