Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

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

Partly Cloudy

42°F

6°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Feb 4:54 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Colorado Springs CO

Fire Weather Watch February 25, 11:00am until February 25, 05:00pm
Red Flag Warning February 24, 10:00am until February 24, 06:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch
Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Colorado Springs CO
 38.83°N 104.82°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
3:12 am MST Feb 24, 2026
5am MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 2, 2026
 
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