Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 20 mph
Barometer 30.51 in (1032.9 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 27 Mar 3:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Colorado Springs CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Colorado Springs CO
 38.92°N 104.8°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Mar 27, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 27, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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