Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Fair

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 22 Jan 3:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Manitou Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 3. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 11. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -2. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 3. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 11. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -2. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Manitou Springs CO
 38.87°N 104.88°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
2:57 am MST Jan 22, 2026
4am MST Jan 22, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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