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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

64°F

18°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 11:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Manitou Springs CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Manitou Springs CO
 38.87°N 104.88°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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