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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Red Flag Warning until May 16, 08:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

082W04010RWS1RHS at Cemetry Ln Aspen (CO100)

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

65°F

18°C

Humidity	25%
Wind Speed	SW 16 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	12.43 mi
Last update	16 May 04:44 PM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Aspen CO

Red Flag Warning May 16, 05:00pm until May 16, 08:00pm

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Red Flag Warning May 16, 05:00pm until May 16, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Red Flag Warning
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 54 °F
Rain/Snow
then Showers
Monday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Showers
Tuesday
High: 59 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 9am, then rain showers likely after 9am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all rain after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 54. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71.