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Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Partly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 03:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Bayfield CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Bayfield CO
 37.29°N 107.55°W (Elev. 7208 ft)
Last Update:
1:32 pm MDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT May 18, 2026-6pm MDT May 24, 2026
 
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