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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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed WNW 31 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-0°F (-18°C)
Last update 24 Apr 06:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Garfield CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 39. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Windy. Mostly
    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 39. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Thursday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Garfield CO
 38.49°N 106.32°W (Elev. 11565 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am MDT Apr 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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