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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed WSW 28 MPH
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.48 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 11 Apr 12:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Garfield CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 43. 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.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy.

    High: 41 °F

    Windy. Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43. 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.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Windy.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Garfield CO
 38.58°N 106.39°W (Elev. 11437 ft)
12:41 am MDT Apr 11, 2026
1am MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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