Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CPTC2)

Lat: 38.45964°NLon: 109.04731°WElev: 8124.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 12 Apr 10:09 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Paradox CO

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain showers after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Paradox CO
 38.5°N 108.74°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
8:57 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
10am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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