Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

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

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed W 14 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 21 May 2:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles N Fort Garland CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Memorial Day
A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles N Fort Garland CO
 37.59°N 105.44°W (Elev. 12841 ft)
1:31 pm MDT May 21, 2026
2pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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