Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

070E17110RWS1RP1 at Dowd Junction (CO092)

Lat: 39.60802°NLon: 106.44914°WElev: 7776.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 18 May 01:47 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Red Cliff CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly after 9am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly after 9am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Red Cliff CO
 39.4°N 106.42°W (Elev. 10738 ft)
1:32 pm MDT May 18, 2026
2pm MDT May 18, 2026-6pm MDT May 24, 2026
 
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