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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Apr 9:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Crestone CO

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

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 26 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. 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: 35 °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 23. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

    Low: 23 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    High: 31 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 16 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

    High: 24 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: 16 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 28 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 16 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. 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 23. Windy, with a west wind around 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 31. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 16. 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 28. 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 16. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. 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 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Crestone CO
 37.98°N 105.59°W (Elev. 13599 ft)
8:06 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
9pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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