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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

A Few Clouds

42°F

6°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 27 Jan 11:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W U S A F Academy CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 44. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W U S A F Academy CO
 39°N 104.92°W (Elev. 8776 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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