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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

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

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

A Few Clouds

39°F

4°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Mar 6:54 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Colorado Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Colorado Springs CO
 38.88°N 104.77°W (Elev. 6398 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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