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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1025.2 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Apr 10:54 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Independence CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 24 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    High: 47 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: 23 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 34 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 23 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

    High: 49 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 32 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain showers after noon, mixing with snow after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

    High: 54 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 29 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
A slight chance of rain showers after noon, mixing with snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Independence CO
 38.74°N 105.15°W (Elev. 10338 ft)
9:56 pm MDT Apr 18, 2024
11pm MDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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