Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

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

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 20 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 4:54 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Cheesman Reservoir CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 41 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 66 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 42 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 59 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: 36 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow

    High: 46 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 34. North wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 34 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 49 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 33 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Cheesman Reservoir CO
 39.14°N 105.28°W (Elev. 8173 ft)
5:44 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
5pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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