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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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 17 Mar 5:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Pikes Peak Summit CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Pikes Peak Summit CO
 38.86°N 104.99°W (Elev. 9249 ft)
Last Update:
4:32 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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