Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

Lat: 37.49611°NLon: 107.72944°WElev: 10341.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 26 Apr 11:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles S Silverton CO

Winter Weather Advisory April 26, 12:39pm until April 27, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 26, 12:39pm until April 27, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles S Silverton CO
 37.58°N 107.58°W (Elev. 11883 ft)
12:32 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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