Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 29 Mar 08:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW La Plata CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 51 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Blustery.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Blustery.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW La Plata CO
 37.38°N 108.09°W (Elev. 10233 ft)
8:22 pm MDT Mar 29, 2026
9pm MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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