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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Mar 05:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Silverton CO

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 06:53am until March 7, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 06:53am until March 7, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 33. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Silverton CO
 37.66°N 107.73°W (Elev. 12333 ft)
6:27 am MST Mar 6, 2026
6am MST Mar 6, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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