Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SALTER (SAWC2)

Lat: 37.65119°NLon: 108.537°WElev: 8147.0ft.

NA

60°F

16°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Apr 02:24 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WNW La Plata CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 8am, then rain showers likely after 8am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 8am, then rain showers likely after 8am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles WNW La Plata CO
 37.46°N 108.21°W (Elev. 8796 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 10, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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