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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding in the Central U.S.; A Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

Multiple rounds of widespread heavy rain, localized flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains into the Great Lakes today, Friday and Saturday. A dangerous heatwave with record breaking and triple digit temperatures is expected this weekend into next week over the Northwest U.S. Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

Lat: 37.5°NLon: 105.17°WElev: 10217ft.

Fair

12°C

54°F

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 13 km/h
Barometer 30.43 in
Dewpoint 4°C (39°F)
Visibility 16 km
Wind Chill11°C (52°F)
Last update 24 Jun 10:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Rye CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 16 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 20 to 25 km/h decreasing to 10 to 15 km/h in the evening.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 7 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 15 to 20 km/h. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 14 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 10 to 20 km/h becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 4 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 7. Northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

    High: 7 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. North northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 7.5 mm and 1 cm possible.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 3 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 6. East northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Rain/Snow

    High: 6 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. East northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 3 °C

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 7. North northeast wind around 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 7 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 20 to 25 km/h decreasing to 10 to 15 km/h in the evening.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Southwest wind 15 to 20 km/h. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind 10 to 20 km/h becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 7. Northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. North northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 7.5 mm and 1 cm possible.
Sunday
Rain showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 6. East northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. East northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 7. North northeast wind around 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. East wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Southwest wind around 10 km/h becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. East southeast wind around 10 km/h becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 5 to 15 km/h becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Rye CO
 37.88°N 105.01°W (Elev. 3596 m)
Last Update:
10:07 am MDT Jun 24, 2021
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Jun 24, 2021-6pm MDT Jun 30, 2021
 
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