Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Red Flag Warning in effect from March 6, 10:00 AM MST until March 6, 06:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	NE 9 mph
Barometer	29.72 in (1001.9 mb)
Dewpoint	5°F (-15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	19°F (-7°C)
Last update	6 Mar 2:53 am MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Trinchera CO

Red Flag Warning March 6, 10:00am until March 6, 06:00pm

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Red Flag Warning

Overnight
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 45 °F
Chance
Sprinkles/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 64 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of sprinkles and flurries before 9am, then a slight chance of sprinkles between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 15 to 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 59.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 64.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35.