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Significant Outbreak Of Severe Thunderstorms, Violent Tornadoes, And Heavy Rain In The Plains Monday

A potent spring storm system is expected to produce a significant outbreak of severe thunderstorms in the southern Plains today. Very large hail, damaging wind gusts, flash flooding, and large tornadoes are possible. The area most likely to experience significant tornadoes stretches from the Texas Hill Country through Oklahoma into southern Kansas. Residents should review severe weather safety. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SALTER (SAWC2)

Lat: 37.651111°NLon: 108.536944°WElev: 8201ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 8 G 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 20 May 6:24 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Dolores CO

  • Today

    Today: Periods of rain and snow showers before noon, then periods of snow showers between noon and 4pm, then periods of rain showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow

    High: 42 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: 32 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 48 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: 33 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 48 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: 33 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 49 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 32 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    Sunny

    High: 59 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Periods of rain and snow showers before noon, then periods of snow showers between noon and 4pm, then periods of rain showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
Dolores CO
 37.46°N 108.5°W (Elev. 7169 ft)
Last Update:
5:36 am MDT May 20, 2019
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT May 20, 2019-6pm MDT May 26, 2019
 
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