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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Telluride, Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX)

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

unknown precip

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 26 Apr 12:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Ophir CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 17. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Ophir CO
 37.83°N 107.81°W (Elev. 12064 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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