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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

Manitou Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Manitou Springs CO
 38.87°N 104.91°W (Elev. 6660 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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