National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Mostly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 28 Jan 4:55 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Colorado Springs CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Colorado Springs CO
 38.9°N 104.8°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
Last Update:
4:12 pm MST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Jan 28, 2026-6pm MST Feb 4, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation