Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Apr 08:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE La Plata CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 23 °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 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE La Plata CO
 37.39°N 108.04°W (Elev. 11847 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 25, 2026
3am MDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm MDT May 1, 2026
 
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