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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Wildfire Concerns in the West

Slow moving showers and thunderstorms may result in flash flooding for portions of the mid-Atlantic region through tonight. Meanwhile, excessive heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue for the West with dry and breezy conditions. Watching the tropics across the Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cottonwood Pass (K7BM)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.50 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 1:13 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Saint Elmo CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. West northwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. West northwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Saint Elmo CO
 38.78°N 106.35°W (Elev. 12628 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 pm MDT Jul 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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