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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Apr 09:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW La Plata CO

  • Today

    Today: Isolated snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 11pm and 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 5pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 11pm and 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 5pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW La Plata CO
 37.38°N 108.09°W (Elev. 10233 ft)
Last Update:
9:32 am MDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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