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Thunderstorms and Flooding Along the Gulf Coast; Winter Returns in the Central Rockies

A stalled front along the west-central Gulf Coast will contribute to a few severe thunderstorms and heavy rain with flooding over the next couple of days. Meanwhile, a vigorous system will produce heavy snow across the central Rockies into the High Plains the next few days. Finally, critical fire weather conditions are expected across the Four Corners region through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Central Colorado Regional Airport (KAEJ)

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

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 14 Apr 11:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Buena Vista CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 30 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely between 2pm and 3pm, then snow showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 46 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 23 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow Showers

    High: 41 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 19 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

    High: 36 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 16 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 46 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 22 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely between 2pm and 3pm, then snow showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Buena Vista CO
 38.84°N 106.13°W (Elev. 7907 ft)
Last Update:
11:46 pm MDT Apr 14, 2021
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Apr 15, 2021-6pm MDT Apr 20, 2021
 
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