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

Current conditions at

Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU)

Lat: 40.04°NLon: 105.23°WElev: 5288ft.

Unknown Precip

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Apr 8:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Ward CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 23 by 5am. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 19 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 1pm. High near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 17 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 37 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 16. East wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Heavy Snow

    Low: 16 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

    High: 37 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery, with a west wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 19 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    High: 47 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 29 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    High: 47 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Blustery.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

    Low: 21 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 23 by 5am. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 1pm. High near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 17 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 16. East wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery, with a west wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Blustery.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Ward CO
 40.07°N 105.54°W (Elev. 10486 ft)
7:54 pm MDT Apr 18, 2024
9pm MDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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