Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

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

Partly Cloudy and Breezy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 22 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 5:54 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Pikes Peak Summit CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 29 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 35 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    Low: 26 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

    High: 31 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 17. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Snow Showers

    Low: 17 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Heavy Snow

    High: 21 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

    Low: 15 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

    High: 23 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 15 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 17 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Pikes Peak Summit CO
 38.84°N 105.05°W (Elev. 13750 ft)
5:44 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
6pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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