Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

Lat: 38.81°NLon: 104.69°WElev: 6186ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 18 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1024.1 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 19 Apr 1:54 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Cascade-Chipita Park CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 24 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain showers after noon, mixing with snow after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

    High: 54 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: 27 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

    High: 44 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 29 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 59 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 37 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 63 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 33 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain showers after noon, mixing with snow after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Cascade-Chipita Park CO
 38.98°N 104.97°W (Elev. 8996 ft)
11:39 pm MDT Apr 18, 2024
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