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

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson) (KFCS)

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

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.27 in (1029.5 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 8:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles W Fort Carson CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Fort Carson CO
 38.73°N 104.95°W (Elev. 9797 ft)
Last Update:
6:42 am MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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