Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pagosa Springs, Wolf Creek Pass (KCPW)

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

Overcast and Breezy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 24 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 May 1:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE South Fork CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and noon. Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 33. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and noon. Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 33. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE South Fork CO
 37.45°N 106.55°W (Elev. 11965 ft)
12:32 am MDT May 18, 2026
1am MDT May 18, 2026-6pm MDT May 24, 2026
 
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