Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 10:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Durango CO

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Durango CO
 37.29°N 107.88°W (Elev. 6772 ft)
10:12 am MDT Apr 11, 2026
10am MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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