Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Central Colorado Regional Airport (KAEJ)

Lat: 38.81°NLon: 106.12°WElev: 7946ft.

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	SW 12 G 16 mph
Barometer	29.78 in
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	45°F (7°C)
Last update	18 May 11:55 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Buena Vista CO

This Afternoon
High: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers
Likely then
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 61 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Tuesday

A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

Rain showers likely before midnight, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 61. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west northwest after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light west wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.