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

56°F

13°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Aug 06:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Silverton CO

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers 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 68. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °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 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
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 68. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. 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 42.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Silverton CO
 37.75°N 107.68°W (Elev. 10758 ft)
1:21 am MDT Aug 26, 2026
7am MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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