Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	37°F (3°C)
Last update	21 May 6:55 am MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Pikes Peak Summit CO

Today
High: 49 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 58 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 40 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Memorial Day
High: 62 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of snow showers after 1pm, mixing with rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Memorial Day

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph.