Pikes Peak, CO
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 36°F. Light wind (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (36°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Not Recommended for biking. High near 36°F. Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (36°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Not Recommended for camping. High near 36°F. Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (36°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak is a high-elevation planning page for summit-area weather, mountain roads, trail starts, campgrounds, scenic stops, and cooler-air escapes above Colorado Springs.
Make the Most of a Pikes Peak Day
Plan around elevation, road conditions, wind, lightning, and temperature changes before heading above town. A comfortable forecast in Colorado Springs can still mean cold, windy, stormy, or icy conditions higher up.
Weather Tips for Pikes Peak
- Large elevation changes, lightning above treeline, cold wind, sudden snow or ice, high-altitude sun, and limited shelter can all affect Pikes Peak plans.
- Elevation can change temperature, wind, storm timing, road conditions, and sun exposure within a short drive.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Start early for high routes because afternoon storms, cold wind, and road issues can narrow your options quickly.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Pikes Peak, including the Pikes Peak Highway corridor, summit-area routes, nearby foothill towns, and high-country approaches west of Colorado Springs. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Pikes Peak Highway
- Manitou Springs
- Cascade
- Green Mountain Falls
- Divide
- Woodland Park
- Cripple Creek
- Mueller State Park
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Pikes Peak rather than forcing one itinerary. Match elevation, heat, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, road conditions, fire restrictions, and seasonal closures to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.