Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Severe thunderstorms, excessive rainfall, critical fire weather are all in the outlook today and into this last weekend of April. Very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a couple strong tornadoes will all be possible across the central and southern Plains today. Flash flooding also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for Southern High Plains Read More >

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

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

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 25 Apr 5:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Crestone CO

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

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Windy, with a 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
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 41 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    Low: 23 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 36 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 20 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

    High: 28 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

    Low: 21 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

    High: 32 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 20 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

    High: 38 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Crestone CO
 38.11°N 105.66°W (Elev. 12572 ft)
2:58 am MDT Apr 25, 2024
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