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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 10 Apr 10:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Garfield CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 42. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. 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: 42 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy.

    High: 40 °F

    Windy. Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. 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 22. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Windy.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Garfield CO
 38.62°N 106.36°W (Elev. 11972 ft)
10:57 pm MDT Apr 10, 2026
11pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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