Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

082W04010RWS1RHS at Cemetry Ln Aspen (CO100)

Lat: 39.19571°NLon: 106.83597°WElev: 7936.0ft.

NA

65°F

18°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 16 May 06:36 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Mount Crested Butte CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Mount Crested Butte CO
 38.96°N 107°W (Elev. 10719 ft)
6:27 pm MDT May 16, 2026
6pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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