Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 26 Apr 07:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE La Plata CO

Winter Weather Advisory April 26, 08:49pm until April 27, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 26, 08:49pm until April 27, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE La Plata CO
 37.34°N 108.03°W (Elev. 9721 ft)
4:51 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
8pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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