Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

Lat: 38.81°NLon: 104.69°WElev: 6186ft.

Partly Cloudy

21°C

70°F

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed S 26 km/h
Barometer 1008.4 mb (29.93 in)
Dewpoint 0°C (32°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 24 Apr 6:54 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Cascade-Chipita Park CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 15 to 20 km/h becoming west after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 5 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. South southwest wind 10 to 20 km/h increasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 17 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 30 to 40 km/h, with gusts as high as 60 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than 1 mm possible.

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    Low: 3 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 35 to 45 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.  New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 13 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 7pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 7pm and 1am, then snow showers likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North northwest wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 centimeters possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: -1 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 6. South southwest wind 10 to 20 km/h becoming north northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 centimeters possible.

    Snow Showers

    High: 6 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. North northwest wind around 25 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: -2 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Northwest wind around 25 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

    High: 7 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West southwest wind around 15 km/h.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: -1 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 15 to 20 km/h becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. South southwest wind 10 to 20 km/h increasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 30 to 40 km/h, with gusts as high as 60 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than 1 mm possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 35 to 45 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 7pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 7pm and 1am, then snow showers likely after 1am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North northwest wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 centimeters possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 6. South southwest wind 10 to 20 km/h becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 centimeters possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. North northwest wind around 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Northwest wind around 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West southwest wind around 15 km/h.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 12. Southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. South southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 17. South southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. South southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. South southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Cascade-Chipita Park CO
 38.96°N 104.94°W (Elev. 2804 m)
5:44 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
7pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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