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.

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 09:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Ophir CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly 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

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. 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 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °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 29. Very windy, with a south wind 30 to 40 mph becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.

    High: 38 °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 slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly 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.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. 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 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. Very windy, with a south wind 30 to 40 mph becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Ophir CO
 37.9°N 107.79°W (Elev. 12999 ft)
9:21 am MDT May 16, 2026
9am MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 22, 2026
 
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