Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 04 Mar 08:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N La Plata CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 37 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N La Plata CO
 37.45°N 108.07°W (Elev. 11631 ft)
11:33 am MST Mar 4, 2026
11am MST Mar 4, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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