Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

Lat: 37.49611°NLon: 107.72944°WElev: 10341.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Mar 11:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE La Plata CO

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. 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.

    High: 56 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. 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.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE La Plata CO
 37.34°N 108.03°W (Elev. 9721 ft)
10:42 pm MDT Mar 28, 2026
12am MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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