Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

SALTER (SAWC2)

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

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 02:24 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Dolores CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Dolores CO
 37.49°N 108.42°W (Elev. 7448 ft)
12:41 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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