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 >

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 SSW U S A F Academy CO

Red Flag Warning March 28, 12:00pm until March 28, 07:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °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 32. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. 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 32. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW U S A F Academy CO
 38.94°N 104.89°W (Elev. 7142 ft)
6:42 am MDT Mar 28, 2026
7am MDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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