Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14°NLon: 107.76°WElev: 6627ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 7:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Chama NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light southwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light southwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Chama NM
 36.96°N 106.55°W (Elev. 9331 ft)
6:01 am MDT Mar 26, 2026
8am MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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