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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cottonwood Pass (K7BM)

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

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed W 16 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 12 Apr 12:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Saint Elmo CO

Red Flag Warning April 12, 11:00am until April 12, 09:00pm
Red Flag Warning April 13, 11:00am until April 13, 09:00pm
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  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Saint Elmo CO
 38.69°N 106.43°W (Elev. 11588 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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