Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed NE 18 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 25 Aug 5:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE Chama NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NE Chama NM
 36.99°N 106.44°W (Elev. 10397 ft)
6:02 pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
6pm MDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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