Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312°NLon: 107.76023°WElev: 6627.0ft.

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 12:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Bayfield CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bayfield CO
 37.22°N 107.62°W (Elev. 6903 ft)
12:41 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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