Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Mar 06:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE La Plata CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE La Plata CO
 37.46°N 108.04°W (Elev. 11319 ft)
6:42 am MDT Mar 26, 2026
7am MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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