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

3 Miles NW Colorado Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 10. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -2. North wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 10. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -2. North wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 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 19. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Colorado Springs CO
 38.9°N 104.8°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
2:57 am MST Jan 22, 2026
4am MST Jan 22, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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