Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Air Force Academy (KAFF)

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

Light Snow Fog/Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.63 mi
Last update 3 Dec 7:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Black Forest CO

Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 08:42am until December 3, 08:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 08:42am until December 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 11am, then snow showers, mainly between 11am and 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Areas of freezing fog between 9am and 11am. High near 27. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Black Forest CO
 39.01°N 104.75°W (Elev. 7178 ft)
8:17 am MST Dec 3, 2025
8am MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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