Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. 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 20%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 02:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Durango CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
Durango CO
 37.29°N 107.88°W (Elev. 6772 ft)
1:18 pm MST Mar 4, 2026
2pm MST Mar 4, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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