Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 24 Apr 4:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Blanca CO

Red Flag Warning April 25, 10:00am until April 25, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

    Low: 32 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Windy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    High: 41 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers between midnight and 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

    Low: 27 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    High: 37 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    Low: 21 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Breezy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

    High: 30 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 19 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 35 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 22 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers between midnight and 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Blanca CO
 37.61°N 105.44°W (Elev. 12198 ft)
1:43 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
5pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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