Kiowa County warms into the 80s before brief Sunday cool-down
Kiowa County is in for a stretch of sunny, warm spring weather, with highs climbing into the low 80s Saturday before a brief cool-down Sunday gives way to a stronger warm-up Monday and Tuesday. National Weather Service forecasters in Pueblo are calling for dry conditions through the period, with a gusty north wind expected behind a weak cold front Saturday night.
Friday brings sunny skies to Eads and the surrounding area, with afternoon temperatures expected near 78 degrees and a north wind 10 to 15 mph occasionally gusting above 20 mph. Skies stay mostly clear overnight, with lows near 41 degrees and winds turning out of the south-southwest after midnight.
Forecasters described the broader pattern as a warm and dry one for southeast Colorado, with an upper-level ridge keeping precipitation chances near zero across the plains through the weekend and into early next week. Eric Petersen, a meteorologist with the Pueblo forecast office, wrote in the latest Area Forecast Discussion that max temperatures were expected to remain well above average under the ridge, with widespread readings in the 70s and 80s at lower elevations.
Warm Saturday, then a brief Sunday cool-down
Saturday looks to be the warmest of the weekend in Eads, with sunny skies and a high near 82 degrees. Winds start out of the south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph before turning to the north-northwest in the afternoon as a weak cold front moves through. Saturday night turns mostly cloudy and breezy, with lows around 41 degrees and a north-northeast wind of 15 to 20 mph behind the front.
Eads, Colo. — Five-day forecast (May 15-19, 2026)
Source: National Weather Service, Pueblo — Issued 2026-05-15
Period | Sky Conditions | High/Low | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Sunny | High near 78° | N 10-15 mph, gusts to 21 mph |
| Friday night | Mostly clear | Low around 41° | N-NE 5-10 mph, S-SW after midnight |
| Saturday | Sunny | High near 82° | SSW 10-15 mph, NNW in afternoon |
| Saturday night | Mostly cloudy | Low around 41° | NNE 15-20 mph (breezy) |
| Sunday | Mostly sunny | High near 68° | N 5-15 mph, E in afternoon |
| Sunday night | Clear | Low around 39° | ESE 5-10 mph, S after midnight |
| Monday | Sunny | High near 86° | SSW 10-15 mph |
| Monday night | Clear | Low around 47° | S around 5 mph |
| Tuesday | Sunny, breezy | High near 84° | NE 15-20 mph |
| Tuesday night | Mostly clear | Low around 45° | E 5-15 mph |
(Kiowa County Press)
Sunday brings cooler air, lighter winds
Sunday will feel noticeably cooler in the wake of the front, with mostly sunny skies, a high near 68 degrees and a north wind 5 to 15 mph shifting around to the east during the afternoon. Skies clear overnight, with a low near 39 degrees and a light east-southeast wind turning to the south after midnight.
Extended outlook: warmer Monday and Tuesday
The warm-up resumes early in the workweek. Monday is expected to be sunny in Eads with a high near 86 degrees and a south-southwest wind of 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday continues sunny but breezy, with a high near 84 and a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Lows both nights are expected to remain mild for mid-May, in the mid-40s.
Kiowa County was not included in any fire weather watches or warnings as of Friday morning, but residents are reminded that dry fuels and gusty winds can still elevate fire risk during the afternoon hours. Open burning permits and local restrictions should be checked before any outdoor burning.
