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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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 25 Mar 02:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Ophir CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Ophir CO
 37.84°N 107.75°W (Elev. 11299 ft)
Last Update:
1:32 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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