Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

Lat: 37.5°NLon: 105.17°WElev: 10217ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed W 13 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 24 Apr 3:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Crestone CO

Red Flag Warning April 25, 10:00am until April 25, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Sunny and
    Breezy

    High: 45 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 28 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

    High: 41 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

    Low: 24 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    High: 38 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 17 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

    High: 31 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 17 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 35 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Crestone CO
 37.96°N 105.59°W (Elev. 13068 ft)
1:43 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
3pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 30, 2024
 
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