Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

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

snow

16°F

-9°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint	14°F (-10°C)
Visibility	0.25 mi
Last update	06 Mar 02:15 PM MST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Pitkin CO

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 02:43pm until March 7, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 02:43pm until March 7, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sat
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 7 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 21 °F
Sunny then
Patchy
Blowing Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 9 °F
Clear and
Blustery then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 29 °F
Sunny and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Clear and
Breezy then
Clear
Monday
High: 33 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 21 °F
Clear and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of blowing snow. High near 17. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers, mainly before 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 11pm. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday

Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 16. Breezy.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 21. Breezy.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.