Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 27 Apr 02:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N La Plata CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles N La Plata CO
 37.45°N 108.07°W (Elev. 11631 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 27, 2026
3am MDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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