Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HUNTSMAN MESA (HMEC2)

Lat: 38.33194°NLon: 107.08889°WElev: 9400.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Apr 09:48 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Lake City CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Lake City CO
 38.03°N 107.29°W (Elev. 10302 ft)
4:51 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
10pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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