Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson) (KFCS)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed N 17 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 18 May 7:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Pikes Peak Summit CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Pikes Peak Summit CO
 38.75°N 104.95°W (Elev. 10896 ft)
6:11 pm MDT May 18, 2026
8pm MDT May 18, 2026-6pm MDT May 25, 2026
 
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