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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

082E02370RWS1SEC at 2 Rivers Rd Basalt (CO101)

Lat: 39.35902°NLon: 107.02609°WElev: 6673.0ft.

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 10 Mar 11:36 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Basalt CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Basalt CO
 39.38°N 107.02°W (Elev. 7270 ft)
Last Update:
10:32 am MDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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