Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. 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 W 4 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 May 03:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Ophir CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: 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.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight 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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
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.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A slight 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)
1:32 am MDT May 17, 2026
3am MDT May 17, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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