Dangerous Heat Continues in the East; Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the Southwest, Plains, and Upper Midwest

Prolonged and intense heat wave continues into Friday with relief expected by this weekend. The most significant cumulative heat impacts are anticipated across the Mid-Atlantic through Thursday and eastern Ohio Valley through Friday. Thunderstorms and heavy rain will continue to bring a flash flood threat over portions of the central Plains, Midwest, northern Great Lakes, and the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

Lat: 37.5°NLon: 105.17°WElev: 10217ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.55 in
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Jun 3:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Cuchara CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Cuchara CO
 37.29°N 105.16°W (Elev. 11870 ft)
3:28 am MDT Jun 26, 2025
3am MDT Jun 26, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 2, 2025
 
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