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

BLACK CANYON (LPRC2)

Lat: 38.54253°NLon: 107.68597°WElev: 8446.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 26 Apr 06:57 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Montrose CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 11am, then a chance of rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Montrose CO
 38.44°N 107.68°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
4:51 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
7pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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