Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

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

Partly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 May 10:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE San Luis CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before midnight, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NE San Luis CO
 37.29°N 105.3°W (Elev. 10210 ft)
9:02 pm MDT May 17, 2026
11pm MDT May 17, 2026-6pm MDT May 24, 2026
 
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