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

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14°NLon: 107.76°WElev: 6627ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 9:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Dulce NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 36 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 64 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 34 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 15 mph.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 61 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 34 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Rain/Snow

    High: 51 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 31 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 60 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 28 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Dulce NM
 36.9°N 107.02°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
6:02 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
10pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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