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

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson) (KFCS)

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

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity	23%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	30.29 in (1030.2 mb)
Dewpoint	2°F (-17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	30°F (-1°C)
Last update	27 Jan 6:55 pm MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Manitou Springs CO

Tonight
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 43 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 39 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 40 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

Tuesday

A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Additional Forecasts and Information

Zone Area Forecast for Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below 7400 Ft, CO

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

5 Miles SSE Manitou Springs CO
38.78°N 104.87°W (Elev. 7044 ft)

5:26 pm MST Jan 27, 2026

Forecast Valid:

7pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026

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