Severe Storms Possible in the Lower Mississippi Valley; Heavy Mountain Snowfall for Parts of the West

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across parts of the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley through tonight. Meanwhile, a developing storm system will spread heavy snow from the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies and northern High Plains by Monday. Damaging winds and critical fire weather conditions will impact parts of the southern Plains and Southwest through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)

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

A Few Clouds

39°F

4°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1005.7 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 2 Apr 6:54 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles W Fort Carson CO

Red Flag Warning April 2, 10:00am until April 2, 10:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Sunny and
    Windy

    High: 46 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

    Low: 28 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Very windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

    Sunny and
    Very Windy

    High: 47 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.

    Very Windy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 23 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Windy. Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 26 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Blustery.
    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 10 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    High: 26 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 12 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy blowing snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind around 15 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 30 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 46. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Very windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Patchy blowing snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Fort Carson CO
 38.73°N 104.95°W (Elev. 9797 ft)
3:52 am MDT Apr 2, 2023
7am MDT Apr 2, 2023-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2023
 
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