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

HUNTSMAN MESA (HMEC2)

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

NA

64°F

18°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed WNW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 May 03:48 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Lake City CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 9am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 9am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Lake City CO
 38.02°N 107.32°W (Elev. 8812 ft)
1:21 pm MDT May 16, 2026
4pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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