Areas of Extreme Heat and Fire Weather in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat will continue in the interior Northwest into midweek before finally waning. Hot temperatures, dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington - Carson County Airport (KITR)

Lat: 39.24°NLon: 102.28°WElev: 4193ft.

Mostly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 15 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1020.7 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Aug 3:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Burlington CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 9pm and 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 9pm and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burlington CO
 39.31°N 102.26°W
3:43 pm MDT Aug 26, 2025
4pm MDT Aug 26, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 2, 2025
 
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