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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 25 Apr 10:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N La Plata CO

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Low around 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and noon. High near 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Low around 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and noon. High near 33. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N La Plata CO
 37.43°N 108.07°W (Elev. 12359 ft)
10:22 am MDT Apr 25, 2026
11am MDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm MDT May 1, 2026
 
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