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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed S 21 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 05:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Ophir CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers between 3am and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Windy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Very Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 26. Very windy, with a south wind 30 to 40 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers between 3am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Windy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Very windy, with a south wind 30 to 40 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Ophir CO
 37.88°N 107.76°W (Elev. 12917 ft)
1:21 pm MDT May 16, 2026
5pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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