November thaw: Temperatures to rise above freezing Friday before another cold front, more snow this weekend
Low temperatures dipped below zero Thursday morning as forecasters eyed a warm up for the last day of the week.
For the first time since Monday, much of Colorado Springs woke up to patches of blue sky with sunshine peeking through the diminishing cloud cover.
StormTracker 13’s Abby Acone said the storm that brought snow to eastern Colorado on Wednesday is moving out. She said much warmer weather is in the forecast for Friday, before another shot of cold and snow arrives this weekend.
Dozens of districts delayed the start of the school day Thursday because of icy roads and wind chill values that dipped as low as 25 degrees below zero.
Pueblo city and county schools closed for the day after heavy snow fell Wednesday night.
The Pueblo Police Department is no longer on cold reporting, but the Colorado Springs and Fountain Police departments remain on accident alert. Both cold reporting and accident alert mean that minor accidents that do not involve injuries, drugs or alcohol can be reported within 72 hours.
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SNOW CONTINUES IN THE HIGH COUNTRY
While the snow was winding down across eastern Colorado, forecasters expected it to ramp up in the high country.
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories were issued for the northern, central and southern mountains with several inches of new snow expected to pile up by Sunday.
Drivers who plan to travel in the high country over the next several days are urged to keep a close eye on road conditions and have a winter weather survival kit in their cars.
Visit the KRDO.com Travel Tracker page for a look at road and air travel information statewide.
SHELTER FROM THE STORM
A handful of emergency winter shelters are available in Colorado Springs for people who have no place to go to get in out of the cold.
The Salvation Army shelter at the R.J. Montgomery Center provides shelter for families with children. It is located at 709 S. Sierra Madre Street.
Homeless teens ages 15 to 20 who are on their own can go to Urban Peak, 423 E. Cucharras Street.
Adult men and women who need a warm place to stay can go to an Emergency Winter Shelter at 505 S. Weber Street. This facility is operated by the Salvation Army. Another option is the Springs Rescue Mission, which is located at 5 W. Las Vegas Street.
