Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 09 Mar 07:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E Rico CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles E Rico CO
 37.63°N 107.87°W (Elev. 9396 ft)
8:13 am MDT Mar 9, 2026
8am MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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