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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Copper Mountain - Red Cliff Pass (KCCU)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 106.15°WElev: 12028ft.

Fair

3°C

37°F

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 20 km/h
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint -7°C (19°F)
Visibility 16 km
Wind Chill-2°C (29°F)
Last update 25 Apr 2:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Alma CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 27 km/h, with gusts as high as 45 km/h.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

    Low: -1 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 centimeters possible.

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

    High: 8 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around -4. Windy, with a west northwest wind 24 to 34 km/h increasing to 38 to 48 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 centimeters possible.

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

    Low: -4 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 3. Windy, with a west wind 37 to 47 km/h decreasing to 21 to 31 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 85 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 centimeters possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy then
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

    High: 3 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -5. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 24 km/h becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

    Low: -5 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 1. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

    High: 1 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -6. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

    Low: -6 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. Breezy.

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

    High: 2 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Blustery.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

    Low: -7 °C

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 27 km/h, with gusts as high as 45 km/h.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 centimeters possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around -4. Windy, with a west northwest wind 24 to 34 km/h increasing to 38 to 48 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 centimeters possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 3. Windy, with a west wind 37 to 47 km/h decreasing to 21 to 31 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 85 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 centimeters possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -5. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 24 km/h becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 1. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around -6. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Blustery.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 5. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Breezy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 8. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -3. Breezy.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Sunny, with a high near 11. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Alma CO
 39.33°N 106.1°W (Elev. 3888 m)
Last Update:
2:35 am MDT Apr 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
2am MDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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