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Current Conditions

Check here when planning to recreate on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Be prepared for weather conditions, fire danger, air quality and more. Know how to respond in the event of an avalanche or other natural disaster to contribute to a successful trip.

Fire Information

Fire Card

Find information about current fire restrictions, active wildfires and other natural disasters.

Brave the Elements

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Be prepared in the event of dramatic changes in weather conditions, unexpected mountain storms, avalanches and extreme temperatures. Check out our guidance and tips for braving the elements in this area.

National Weather Service

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Check weather forecasts, air quality, radar, weather alerts and more on the National Weather Service website.

Search alerts for Colorado and Kansas.

Pikes Peak Health and Weather Tips

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Pikes Peak - America's Mountain offers a summit forecast, current summit weather conditions, live summit cameras and tips for braving the trip to 14,000 feet.

Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Avalanche

Visit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center's website to get avalanche and other mountain weather condition forecasts. Reduce your risk from avalanches by learning from the provided avalanche safety information, education and research. 

Last updated April 4th, 2025