Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cottonwood Pass (K7BM)

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

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 12 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 21 May 5:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Saint Elmo CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Snow showers likely between noon and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Memorial Day
Snow showers likely between noon and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 47. South southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Saint Elmo CO
 38.82°N 106.39°W (Elev. 11998 ft)
5:26 pm MDT May 21, 2026
6pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 28, 2026
 
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