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Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed WNW 44 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 30 Mar 07:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Garfield CO

Winter Weather Advisory March 31, 06:00pm until April 1, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 51 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before midnight, then snow showers. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Patchy blowing snow between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before midnight, then snow showers. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Patchy blowing snow between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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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:
5:21 pm MDT Mar 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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