When does Southern Colorado usually freeze? Here’s the data

(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — The region is preparing for a very wet and rather dreary weekend with rain chances looking likely. Saturday specifically looks to be quite the washout across the area.

Along with the precipitation, temperatures are expected to drastically change. Highs on Sunday will likely be stuck in the 50s all day. Thereafter, long-range models are hinting at a prolonged stretch of the 60s and 70s for the rest of the week. In other words, it is very possible we may have already seen the last 90-degree day here in the Springs.

With all of the rain and cooler weather on the way, you may be wondering when things will start to freeze. Climatologically speaking, we’re getting closer.

Colorado Springs usually sees its first freezing temperature — 32 degrees — by the beginning of October. Pueblo often gets to 32 degrees about a week later. Portions of the Eastern Plains can expect the first freezing temperatures early to mid-October. Elevation certainly plays a big role in who sees these temperature swings first.

So what exactly does the month of October look like? Well, it’s too far out to nail down specifics, but for now, it looks like we are trending toward the warmer end of the spectrum.

The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is anticipating a fairly warm stretch of weather with generally above-average temperatures for Southern Colorado. Now, that doesn’t necessarily mean that we won’t get any freezing temperatures, but models are gravitating toward warmer weather.

As far as moisture goes, the CPC is highlighting a very dry stretch of weather for our region as well. Again, that doesn’t mean we won’t get any rain or snow, but activity is expected to be limited for October. These warm, dry patterns can be pretty standard during a La Nina cycle – which is what the United States is currently monitoring for.

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