Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

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

Overcast

3°C

37°F

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 17 km/h
Barometer 1025.2 mb (30.23 in)
Dewpoint -3°C (27°F)
Visibility 16 km
Wind Chill-1°C (30°F)
Last update 18 Apr 8:54 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Colorado Springs CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. South southeast wind 20 to 25 km/h.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 1 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. South southeast wind 15 to 20 km/h becoming north northeast in the afternoon.  New precipitation amounts of less than 1 mm possible.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 14 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and 5am, then snow showers likely after 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around -1. North wind 15 to 25 km/h becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half centimeter possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: -1 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South southeast wind 15 to 25 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    High: 8 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. South wind 10 to 15 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 0 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. South southeast wind 10 to 20 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 19 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. South wind 15 to 20 km/h becoming west after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 6 °C

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 to 30 km/h in the afternoon.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 23 °C

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. North northwest wind 15 to 25 km/h.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 4 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. South southeast wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. South southeast wind 15 to 20 km/h becoming north northeast in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than 1 mm possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and 5am, then snow showers likely after 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around -1. North wind 15 to 25 km/h becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half centimeter possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. South southeast wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. South wind 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. South southeast wind 10 to 20 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. South wind 15 to 20 km/h becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 to 30 km/h in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. North northwest wind 15 to 25 km/h.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Northeast wind 20 to 25 km/h becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southeast wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southwest wind 15 to 25 km/h becoming west northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. South wind 15 to 25 km/h.
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Point Forecast:
Colorado Springs CO
 38.88°N 104.77°W (Elev. 1950 m)
6:46 pm MDT Apr 18, 2024
9pm MDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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