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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

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

Lat: 38.97°NLon: 104.82°WElev: 6572ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Mar 6:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Manitou Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Manitou Springs CO
 38.84°N 104.93°W (Elev. 7831 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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