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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SALTER (SAWC2)

Lat: 37.65111°NLon: 108.53694°WElev: 8201.0ft.

NA

63°F

17°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Apr 04:24 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Rico CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 35 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then scattered snow showers between 1pm and 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Sunny then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 53 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 32 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Showers

    High: 48 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Snow Showers

    Low: 29 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Snow Showers

    High: 42 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 28 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    High: 48 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 26 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then scattered snow showers between 1pm and 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Rico CO
 37.66°N 108.32°W (Elev. 8497 ft)
Last Update:
3:58 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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