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.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1027.2 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 28 Mar 5:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Colorado Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.

    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 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.
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 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 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)
6:42 am MDT Mar 28, 2026
7am MDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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