Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

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

Light Snow

-2°C

28°F

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed E 11 km/h
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint -5°C (23°F)
Visibility 0.80 km
Wind Chill-6°C (21°F)
Last update 18 Apr 10:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Crestone CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 km/h.

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

    Low: -3 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 35 km/h increasing to 40 to 50 km/h in the afternoon.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

    High: 6 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around -6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 35 km/h becoming west southwest 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: -6 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 2. Southwest wind 15 to 25 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 centimeters possible.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 2 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West northwest wind 15 to 20 km/h becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: -7 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 4. West wind 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon.

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    High: 4 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: -4 °C

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 km/h increasing to 35 to 40 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 km/h.

    Sunny then
    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 6 °C

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 30 to 35 km/h decreasing to 20 to 25 km/h after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: -4 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 km/h.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 35 km/h increasing to 40 to 50 km/h in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around -6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 35 km/h becoming west southwest 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 2. Southwest wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 centimeters possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West northwest wind 15 to 20 km/h becoming east southeast in the evening.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 4. West wind 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 km/h increasing to 35 to 40 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 km/h.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 30 to 35 km/h decreasing to 20 to 25 km/h after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 4. Southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Southeast wind around 25 km/h.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. Southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 30 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 km/h.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 35 km/h.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 25 to 35 km/h.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Crestone CO
 38°N 105.62°W (Elev. 3964 m)
9:56 pm MDT Apr 18, 2024
10pm MDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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