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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

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

Lat: 38.81°NLon: 104.69°WElev: 6186ft.

A Few Clouds

39°F

4°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Mar 6:54 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Security-Widefield CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Security-Widefield CO
 38.75°N 104.73°W (Elev. 5758 ft)
Last Update:
4:32 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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