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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 16 May 11:22 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Mount Crested Butte CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers between 3am and 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers, mainly after 7am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers between 3am and 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers, mainly after 7am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Mount Crested Butte CO
 38.99°N 106.83°W (Elev. 12100 ft)
10:47 pm MDT May 16, 2026
11pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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