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Current conditions at

COTTONWOOD BASIN (CMEC2)

Lat: 38.57306°NLon: 108.2785°WElev: 7183.0ft.

NA

61°F

16°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Oct 08:48 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NE Nucla CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 43. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 43. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NE Nucla CO
 38.41°N 108.39°W (Elev. 9094 ft)
Last Update:
5:56 am MDT Oct 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Oct 9, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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