Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

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

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	W 12 G 16 mph
Barometer	30.29 in
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	23°F (-5°C)
Last update	19 Apr 4:35 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Cuchara CO

Today

Breezy.
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
High: 58 °F
Tonight

Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow Showers
Low: 30 °F
Saturday

Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
High: 52 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
Low: 31 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 57 °F
Sunday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 37 °F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
High: 62 °F
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Low: 35 °F
Tuesday

Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 58 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East southeast wind around 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.