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.

Partly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed WNW 33 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 12 Apr 06:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Garfield CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Windy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 21. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Windy, with a 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: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Windy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Windy.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 21. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Windy, with a 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 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Windy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Windy.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Garfield CO
 38.62°N 106.36°W (Elev. 11972 ft)
6:42 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
7am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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