Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 May 11:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Green Mountain Falls CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 9pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 9pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Green Mountain Falls CO
 38.91°N 105.03°W (Elev. 9314 ft)
12:31 am MDT May 21, 2026
12am MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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