Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 06 Mar 08:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Rico CO

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 09:42am until March 7, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 09:42am until March 7, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Calm wind.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Rico CO
 37.66°N 108.04°W (Elev. 9081 ft)
9:26 am MST Mar 6, 2026
9am MST Mar 6, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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