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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 2

Rain turns to snow Monday as the Switchbacks advance in the playoffs

Plus, the Switchbacks beat Lexington on penalties to move on in the USL Championship Playoffs.

The Daily Colorado Springs team2 stories12 sources5 min read

WeatherTop story

Rain and thunderstorms hit El Paso County by lunchtime Monday, with snow in Teller County

Monday's storm turns from rain to snow as the day goes on

  1. 8 a.m.Snow showers will likely begin in Teller County.
  2. LunchtimeScattered thunderstorms move into El Paso County.
  3. Late daySnow levels could fall to 7,000 feet.
  4. EveningSnow could mix with rain on Monument Hill.

Source: KRDO

If you're heading out Monday, bring a jacket and an umbrella. KRDO says scattered thunderstorms move into El Paso County by the lunchtime hour, and Teller County will likely see snow showers starting around 8 a.m. Woodland Park is in line for its third snow event of the season, FOX21 reports.

  • Tuesday: dry and sunny, with cool highs in the upper 50s
  • San Juans above 10,000 feet: Winter Storm Warning until 11 a.m. Monday
  • Midweek: rain may return

Farther southwest, the San Juan River at Pagosa Springs is under a flood warning, and its forecast crest of 19.71 feet would top the 17.8-foot record. Closer to home, flash flooding chances remain high in the Beulah area near the , where debris is actively being cleared from high-concern areas.

The San Juan River is forecast to crest above its record

Source: KRDO

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Forecast crest19.71 ft
Record17.8 ft

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Sports

The Switchbacks beat Lexington 5-⁠4 on penalties to advance in the USL playoffs

Christian Herrera made the stop that mattered. The Switchbacks goalkeeper denied Lexington substitute Noble Okello in the fifth round of a penalty shootout Sunday, and No. 5 seed Colorado Springs won 5-4 at No. 4 seed Lexington SC in the Western Conference quarterfinals. The teams were tied 1-1 after 90 minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of extra time.

The Switchbacks beat Lexington 5-⁠4 on penalties after a 1-⁠1 draw

  • Colorado Springs1
    Lexington SC1
    FinalColorado Springs won 5-4 in a penalty shootout.

Source: uslchampionship.com

Lexington's Phillip Goodrum scored from the penalty spot in the 12th minute, and Colorado Springs' Khori Bennett answered with a penalty of his own to force extra time. Coach Alan McCann said Saturday that "the level of earned confidence is very high in the building."

Colorado Springs outshot and out-crossed Lexington

22Shots14
41Crosses9

Source: uslchampionship.com

  • First road win in the club's USL playoff history
  • Previous club high for crosses: 34, against Orange County SC in 2024
  • Lexington held 41.1% of possession, down from 52.1% at home
  • Entered the playoffs on a nine-match unbeaten run

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News Notes

Buc-ee's

submitted a site development plan to El Paso County on Oct. 12, and the county's current code allows no appeal if Planning approves it administratively. Module 3 of the county's code update, covering procedures including site development review, is due in the first quarter of 2027. SoCo Digest

Gold mine

The Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine in Teller County generated $704.2 million in economic activity across Southern Colorado in 2025. Large-scale surface mining in the district began in 1894. SoCo Digest

The Iowa

A group of local musicians is reviving a Westside concert venue, and The Iowa is slated to open early next year at 734 N. 19th St. About a dozen local performers co-own it. SoCo Insider

Prep football

seeded 5A, 4A, 3A and other classes Sunday, and Palmer Ridge earned the top seed in 3A. One month remains in the prep football season. The Gazette

Para cycling

Colorado Springs' Allison Jones earned her second medal of the 2026 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. Team USA finished the week with six medals. USA Cycling

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Two projects face different approval paths and dates

  1. Sept. 17City Council holds a contentious Project Taurus hearing and postpones its decision.
  2. Oct. 12 submits a site development plan to El Paso County.
  3. Q1 2027El Paso County will release Module 3 of its code draft, on procedures.
  4. April 2027Postponed final City Council decision on the Project Taurus plan.

Source: SoCo Digest

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I just HAD to come on here and give a HUGE shoutout to a couple of amazing young men who were out trick-or-treating last night!

“🎃🧡 These boys came up to our house and noticed that the candy bowl we had left out was completely empty. Without a SECOND of hesitation, TWO of them reached into their OWN candy bags and put a couple of handfuls of candy into our bowl for the next trick-or-treaters!!! 🥹❤️ Seriously, HOW SWEET IS THAT?! 😭 To the…”

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Halloween bags are probably overflowing by now, and a Colorado Springs dental office has a use for the extra. Blue Springs Family Dental's Operation Candy Buy Back trades kids cash for their leftover candy, then ships all of it to deployed military service members overseas. Candy gets collected Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 6. Sweet deal all around.

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Daily Colorado Springsto me · Mon., Nov. 26:00 a.m.

Rain turns to snow Monday as the Switchbacks advance in the playoffs

Plus, the Switchbacks beat Lexington on penalties to move on in the USL Championship Playoffs.

The TLDR

  1. Rain, thunderstorms and snow move in Monday; Tuesday dries out
  2. Switchbacks beat Lexington 5-4 on penalties in the playoffs
  3. Buc-ee's plan, the Iowa venue and a $704.2 million mine report
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