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

6 Miles NE Dolores CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 8am, then rain showers likely after 8am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 8am, then rain showers likely after 8am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Dolores CO
 37.56°N 108.42°W (Elev. 7920 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 10, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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