Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson) (KFCS)

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

Fair

23°F

-5°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Jan 3:55 am MST

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Extended Forecast for

Fort Carson CO

Today
High: 43 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 12 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 20 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 1 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 12 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: -1 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 8 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 45 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

Snow. High near 12. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -1. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West northwest wind around 5 mph.