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.

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 34 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 12 Apr 10:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Saint Elmo CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 25. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Breezy.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Saint Elmo CO
 38.73°N 106.49°W (Elev. 11086 ft)
10:12 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
10am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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