Fire danger today, storm starts Sunday

SATURDAY: Warm temperatures in the 60s and 70s continue across I-25 and the plains as mountain snow begins to fall in the late afternoon. Widespread heavy mountain snow can be expected overnight. A fire weather watch remains in place across the southeastern plains with gusts up to 50 MPH as dry conditions continue for our lower lying areas today.

SUNDAY: Temperatures dip down to the high 50s in Colorado Springs as energy spills over the I-25 corridor, bringing rain showers in the afternoon and accumulative snow overnight. A trace to 3" is anticipated around and south of Colorado Springs, with an estimated 3-6" inches for Teller County and the Palmer Divide.

EXTENDED: Temperatures plummet to the 30s and 40s along and east of I-25 with rain and snow showers possible through early Tuesday evening.