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Pikes Peak Live Webcam
About This Camera
Live webcam view of Pikes Peak from the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Pikes Peak rises 8,000 feet above the city to 14,115 feet elevation. This Pikes Peak webcam updates continuously so you can check current visibility and weather conditions on the mountain. Conditions on the peak can change rapidly and differ significantly from conditions in Colorado Springs below.
About Pikes Peak
How tall is Pikes Peak?
Pikes Peak stands at 14,115 feet (4,302 meters) above sea level, making it one of Colorado's famous "fourteeners." It rises over 8,000 feet above Colorado Springs, which sits at approximately 6,035 feet elevation.
Can you see Pikes Peak from Colorado Springs?
Yes, Pikes Peak is visible from most of Colorado Springs on clear days. The Briargate neighborhood in northern Colorado Springs offers particularly good views of the peak. Visibility depends on weather conditions — low clouds, fog, and storm systems can obscure the summit, while dry, clear days offer the best views.
Why does weather change so rapidly on Pikes Peak?
Pikes Peak's extreme elevation of 14,115 feet means it exists in a completely different atmosphere than Colorado Springs below. Temperatures at the summit average 20-30°F colder than in the city, winds regularly exceed 50 mph, and afternoon thunderstorms develop quickly during summer months. Conditions can change from clear to dangerous in minutes.
What is the best time of day to view Pikes Peak on the webcam?
Morning hours typically offer the clearest views of Pikes Peak before afternoon clouds develop. During summer, thunderstorms frequently build over the summit by early afternoon, obscuring the peak. Winter mornings after a storm can offer spectacular snow-covered views when skies clear.
