Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm
Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Air Force Academy (KAFF)
Lat: 38.97°NLon: 104.82°WElev: 6572ft.
Overcast
32°F
0°C
| Humidity | 44% |
| Wind Speed | NE 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.02 in (1020.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 13°F (-11°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 25°F (-4°C) |
| Last update | 28 Jan 7:55 pm MST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles NW Cripple Creek CO
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 34 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 13 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 40 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 50 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Cripple Creek CO
38.78°N 105.21°W (Elev. 9075 ft)
38.78°N 105.21°W (Elev. 9075 ft)
6:37 pm MST Jan 28, 2026
9pm MST Jan 28, 2026-6pm MST Feb 4, 2026
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