Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Telluride, Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 07:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Ophir CO

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 18. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 27. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 18. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 27. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Ophir CO
 37.83°N 107.81°W (Elev. 12064 ft)
6:42 am MDT May 17, 2026
8am MDT May 17, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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