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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

San Luis Valley Regional Airport (KALS)

Lat: 37.44°NLon: 105.86°WElev: 7536ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1031.5 mb)
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 27 Jan 1:52 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNE Blanca CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Patchy blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 25 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 35 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 18. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 19. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny and
    Blustery then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 35 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 18. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 24. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNE Blanca CO
 37.59°N 105.44°W (Elev. 12841 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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