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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

Lat: 38.4972°NLon: 106.3197°WElev: 11893.0ft.

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed WNW 29 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 24 Apr 04:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Garfield CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. Windy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.

    High: 48 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. Windy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Garfield CO
 38.49°N 106.38°W (Elev. 9826 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am MDT Apr 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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