Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed WNW 36 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 09 Mar 05:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Pitkin CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Breezy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Pitkin CO
 38.61°N 106.56°W (Elev. 10738 ft)
5:06 am MDT Mar 9, 2026
6am MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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