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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pagosa Springs, Wolf Creek Pass (KCPW)

Lat: 37.45°NLon: 106.8°WElev: 11759ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.42 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 3:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles S South Fork CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles S South Fork CO
 37.45°N 106.63°W (Elev. 11549 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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