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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cottonwood Pass (K7BM)

Lat: 38.78°NLon: 106.22°WElev: 9826ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 4:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Saint Elmo CO

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 11:00pm until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Very windy, with a west wind 60 to 65 mph decreasing to 55 to 60 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 45 to 50 mph decreasing to 40 to 45 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow. High near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Very windy, with a west southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 1. Very windy, with a west wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Very windy, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Very windy, with a west wind 60 to 65 mph decreasing to 55 to 60 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 45 to 50 mph decreasing to 40 to 45 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow. High near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Very windy, with a west southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 1. Very windy, with a west wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Very windy, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Sunny, with a high near 15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Saint Elmo CO
 38.65°N 106.23°W (Elev. 13031 ft)
Last Update:
2:27 pm MST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MST Feb 16, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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