Lamar, Prowers County, forecast to warm to near 80 by Thursday; windy Friday
Sunny, dry weather is forecast across Lamar and Prowers County from Monday through Wednesday, with highs climbing from 67 to 77 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo.
Monday will be sunny with a high near 67. Northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph will turn east in the afternoon. Monday night will be mostly clear with a low around 46.
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pueblo wrote in Sunday’s Area Forecast Discussion that the plains will see “Dry and warm through Thursday.” The discussion said some showers are possible over lower elevations near the Kansas and New Mexico borders late in the week.
Warm, dry week; no warnings in effect
No watches, warnings or advisories were in effect as of Sunday night, including Red Flag Warnings. Still, warm temperatures, dry air and strengthening winds late in the week could raise fire danger, particularly Thursday and Friday.
Lamar, Colo. — Five-day forecast (Oct. 19-23)
Source: National Weather Service, Pueblo — Issued 7:57 p.m. MDT Oct. 18, 2026
| Period | Sky Conditions | High/Low | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Sunny | High 67 | Northwest 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon |
| Monday night | Mostly clear | Low 46 | East 5 to 10 mph |
| Tuesday | Sunny | High 75 | East southeast around 5 mph, becoming south southwest in the morning |
| Tuesday night | Mostly clear | Low 49 | East southeast 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight |
| Wednesday | Sunny | High 77 | West around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon |
| Wednesday night | Partly cloudy | Low 53 | East around 5 mph |
| Thursday | Mostly sunny | High 81 | Southeast 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph; gusts to 30 mph |
| Thursday night | Mostly cloudy; 20% chance of showers after midnight | Low 58 | South 20 to 25 mph; gusts to 45 mph |
| Friday | Mostly sunny; slight chance of showers, thunderstorms possible after noon | High 77 | South 25 to 30 mph; gusts to 45 mph |
| Friday night | Partly cloudy | Low 51 | South 25 to 30 mph; gusts to 50 mph |
(Kiowa County Press)
Tuesday and Wednesday
Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 75 and light winds. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low near 49. Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 77, followed by a partly cloudy night with a low around 53.
Extended outlook
Thursday will be mostly sunny and the warmest day of the week, with a high near 81. Southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon could gust to 30 mph. A 20 percent chance of showers arrives after midnight Thursday night, with south winds of 20 to 25 mph gusting to 45 mph and a low near 58. Friday will be mostly sunny and windy, with a high near 77, south winds of 25 to 30 mph gusting to 45 mph, and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Saturday brings cooler weather, with a high near 68.
Gusty south winds Thursday night and Friday could make driving difficult for high-profile vehicles. Residents should secure loose outdoor items.
