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Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Thunderstorm Light Rain and Breezy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 25 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1001.6 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 17 May 1:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Cascade-Chipita Park CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Cascade-Chipita Park CO
 38.96°N 104.94°W (Elev. 9199 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 pm MDT May 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT May 17, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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