Flooding Threat in Parts of Texas and New Mexico; Heat in the Western U.S.

Heavy to excessive rainfall across parts of central Texas into southern New Mexico may bring areas of flooding into this evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Hot temperatures are forecast for the far southwest U.S., parts of California, and the interior northwest U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cottonwood Pass (K7BM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.57 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Aug 2:51 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles W Buena Vista CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 38. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. West wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 38. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. West wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Buena Vista CO
 38.83°N 106.3°W (Elev. 12641 ft)
2:11 pm MDT Aug 31, 2025
3pm MDT Aug 31, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 6, 2025
 
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