Massive Heat Wave; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain

A massive heat wave is consuming much of the Midwest into the Southern tier of the U.S. with hazy, hot and humid conditions. These dangerous conditions will likely persist through Thursday as widespread excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect. North and east of the heat and area of high pressure, thunderstorms with damaging and severe winds, large hail and heavy rain are likely. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	W 10 mph
Barometer	30.44 in
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	6 Jul 12:55 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Cuchara CO

Overnight

Partly Cloudy
Low: 45 °F
Wednesday

Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
High: 66 °F
Wednesday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 49 °F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
High: 68 °F
Thursday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Low: 50 °F
Friday

Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
High: 71 °F
Friday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Low: 51 °F
Saturday

Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 74 °F
Saturday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Low: 54 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.