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 >

Current conditions at

Copper Mountain - Red Cliff Pass (KCCU)

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

Light Snow

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.60 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 18 Feb 6:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Blue River CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:24am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:24am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west northwest wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -21. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 16. Windy, with a southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: -4 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Windy.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a southwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Areas of blowing snow. Low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west northwest wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -21. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 16. Windy, with a southwest wind 17 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Blue River CO
 39.4°N 105.96°W (Elev. 11358 ft)
11:46 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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