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

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 34 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 12 Apr 10:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Garfield CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Windy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Windy.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Windy.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Windy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Windy.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Garfield CO
 38.58°N 106.39°W (Elev. 11437 ft)
10:12 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
11am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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