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 >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Mar 01:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE La Plata CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Blustery.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE La Plata CO
 37.41°N 108.01°W (Elev. 11660 ft)
1:16 am MDT Mar 30, 2026
2am MDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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