Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Light Snow Fog/Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.63 mi
Last update 3 Dec 7:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Colorado Springs CO

Winter Weather Advisory until December 3, 08:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until December 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Areas of freezing fog between 10am and 11am. High near 30. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Colorado Springs CO
 38.9°N 104.8°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
4:37 am MST Dec 3, 2025
8am MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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