Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 27 Apr 04:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW Silverton CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW Silverton CO
 37.66°N 107.73°W (Elev. 12333 ft)
4:46 pm MDT Apr 27, 2026
5pm MDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm MDT May 4, 2026
 
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