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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

Lat: 37.5°NLon: 105.17°WElev: 10217ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.74 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 9:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Blanca CO

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. West wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. West wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Blanca CO
 37.56°N 105.49°W (Elev. 12270 ft)
Last Update:
8:51 am MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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