Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

070E17110RWS1RP1 at Dowd Junction (CO092)

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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	NW 12 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	22°F (-6°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Wind Chill	13°F (-11°C)
Last update	06 Mar 08:10 AM MST

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Red Cliff CO

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 08:25am until March 7, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 08:25am until March 7, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sat
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 18 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 1 °F
Snow Showers
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 24 °F
Sunny then
Patchy
Blowing Snow
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 5 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 12 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 36 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
then Sunny
and Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of blowing snow after 11am. High near 18. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a north northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Patchy blowing snow after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -15. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west in the morning.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Sunday

Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

Monday

Patchy blowing snow between 10am and noon. Sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.