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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Telluride, Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX)

Lat: 37.95389°NLon: 107.90861°WElev: 9078.0ft.

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.48 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 24 Mar 10:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Ophir CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 35. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 35. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Ophir CO
 37.78°N 107.86°W (Elev. 12733 ft)
Last Update:
10:22 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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