Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. 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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 07:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Ophir CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 20. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Very
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 28. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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 44.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Ophir CO
 37.9°N 107.79°W (Elev. 12999 ft)
6:42 am MDT May 17, 2026
7am MDT May 17, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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