Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

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

Clear

68°F

20°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed NW 21 MPH
Barometer 30.81 in (1043.35 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jul 04:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Pitkin CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Pitkin CO
 38.65°N 106.6°W (Elev. 11998 ft)
2:32 pm MDT Jul 27, 2026
4pm MDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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