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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Harriet Alexander Field Airport (KANK)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 106.05°WElev: 7523ft.

A Few Clouds

44°F

7°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 8:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Howard CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Howard CO
 38.34°N 105.91°W (Elev. 10154 ft)
Last Update:
8:48 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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