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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 May 04:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW La Plata CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Memorial Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW La Plata CO
 37.42°N 108.15°W (Elev. 10335 ft)
Last Update:
3:11 pm MDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 28, 2026
 
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