Current conditions at

Cottonwood Pass (K7BM)

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

Light Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 7 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.66 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 3:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Saint Elmo CO

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:31pm until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:31pm until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. Low around 10. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. High near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Widespread blowing snow. Low around -5. Wind chill values between -25 and -35. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 22. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Very windy, with a west wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 10. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Widespread blowing snow. Low around -5. Wind chill values between -25 and -35. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1. West wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Saint Elmo CO
 38.74°N 106.32°W (Elev. 12520 ft)
2:11 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
3pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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