Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson) (KFCS)

Lat: 38.68°NLon: 104.76°WElev: 5842ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity	23%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	30.29 in (1030.2 mb)
Dewpoint	2°F (-17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	30°F (-1°C)
Last update	27 Jan 6:55 pm MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Fort Carson CO

Tonight
Low: 12 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 36 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 13 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 37 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind around 5 mph.

Additional Forecasts and Information

Zone Area Forecast for Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And 11000 Ft, CO

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

8 Miles WSW Fort Carson CO
38.69°N 104.92°W (Elev. 9199 ft)

5:26 pm MST Jan 27, 2026

Forecast Valid:

7pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026

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