Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

63°F

17°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed ESE 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Aug 08:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Silverton CO

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Silverton CO
 37.66°N 107.73°W (Elev. 12333 ft)
1:21 am MDT Aug 26, 2026
9am MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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