Storms Exiting, Wildfire Smoke Incoming

THIS EVENING: Storms have cleared the I-25 corridor, however, a few storms will hang on for the far Eastern Plains tonight. Temperatures will fall into the 50s for most and even down to the 40s for a few along the Palmer Divide.

MONDAY: Hazy conditions will return to the region Monday as our upper-level ridge will extend far enough north to grab Canadian wildfire smoke and draw it into Southern Colorado. There are no local fires at this time. Spotty storms are possible during the afternoon but will remain confined to the Pikes Peak Region. Any storms that pop up will be brief and will contain moderate to heavy rain. High temperatures will run about 10° below normal topping out in the mid-70s to low 80s down low and upper 60s up high.

THE REST OF THE WEEK: A drying and warming trend becomes more apparent Tuesday through Thursday with high temperatures gradually climbing into the 90s across lower elevations and 80s for Teller County by late week.

NEXT WEEKEND: It will be hot, but storm chances will return offering a chance to cool things down during the afternoons.