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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Central Colorado Regional Airport (KAEJ)

Lat: 38.81°NLon: 106.12°WElev: 7946ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 10:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Salida CO

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 60 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 36 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind 15 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.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 55 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 9pm and 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: 32 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely before noon, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

    High: 46 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 33 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 50 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 32 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 57 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind 15 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.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 9pm and 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely before noon, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Salida CO
 38.54°N 105.96°W (Elev. 8435 ft)
8:38 am MDT Apr 25, 2024
10am MDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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