Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilkerson Pass (K4BM)

Lat: 39.05°NLon: 105.51°WElev: 11280ft.

Overcast

N/A

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	SE 12 G 16 mph
Barometer	29.61 in
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Feb 11:35 am MST

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Cheesman Reservoir CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:14pm until February 19, 05:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:14pm until February 19, 05:00am
NOW until 5:00am Thu
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 33 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Breezy.
Patchy
Blowing Snow
then Mostly
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 10 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 27 °F
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 8 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Clear
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 26 to 31 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

Patchy blowing snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 10. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 27. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 32.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22.