Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	E 9 mph
Barometer	30.35 in
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	29°F (-2°C)
Last update	20 May 8:35 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Cuchara CO

Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Partly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 48 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Friday
High: 48 °F
Sunny then
Chance Snow
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Chance
Snow Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Clear
Sunday
High: 54 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 35 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Snow showers likely before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of snow showers, mixing with rain after 9pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Memorial Day

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.