Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Clear

91°F

33°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed E 13 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 12 Jul 01:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Bayfield CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 86 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Bayfield CO
 37.3°N 107.69°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
12:46 pm MDT Jul 12, 2026
1pm MDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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