Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

60°F

16°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Mar 03:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW La Plata CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW La Plata CO
 37.42°N 108.15°W (Elev. 10335 ft)
1:52 pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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