Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

082E02370RWS1SEC at 2 Rivers Rd Basalt (CO101)

Lat: 39.35902° N Lon: 107.02609° W Elev: 6673.0 ft.

NA

61°F

16°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SE 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 26 Jun 08:13 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Today
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45.
Monday Through Tuesday
Clear. Highs 65 to 75. Lows 35 to 45.
Tuesday Night Through Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45. Highs in the 70s.



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448 AM MDT Fri Jun 26 2026
 
 

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