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

70°F

21°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1008.4 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 6:54 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Manitou Springs CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 44 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 67 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 40 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 63 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 38 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers

    High: 48 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 36 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 50 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 35 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Manitou Springs CO
 38.87°N 104.94°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
5:44 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
7pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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