Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 04 Mar 06:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Rico CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 30. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 30. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Rico CO
 37.65°N 107.84°W (Elev. 10128 ft)
6:27 pm MST Mar 4, 2026
7pm MST Mar 4, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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