Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

EW0538 Carbondale (E0538)

Lat: 39.39633°NLon: 107.22167°WElev: 6179.17ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Apr 07:19 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Redstone CO

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Redstone CO
 39.18°N 107.37°W (Elev. 10266 ft)
6:57 am MDT Apr 27, 2026
7am MDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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