Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Cottonwood Pass (K7BM)

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

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity	21%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.44 in
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 11:33 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

10 Miles S Twin Lakes CO

This Afternoon
High: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 62 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 62 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 40. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. 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 62. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly 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 40. West wind around 10 mph.