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

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.49 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 18 Feb 1:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Copper Mountain CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:24pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:24pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -32. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -9 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -32. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -32. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -11 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 6. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 24 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: -9 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Breezy.

    High: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 13. Wind chill values as low as -12. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -32. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -32. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -32. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 6. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 24 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Copper Mountain CO
 39.46°N 106.2°W (Elev. 12799 ft)
11:47 am MST Feb 18, 2026
3pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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