Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 09 Mar 02:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE La Plata CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 29. Blustery.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear and
    Blustery then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 29. Blustery.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE La Plata CO
 37.34°N 108.03°W (Elev. 9721 ft)
12:41 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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