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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

070E17110RWS1RP1 at Dowd Junction (CO092)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 May 06:43 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Red Cliff CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Memorial Day
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WSW Red Cliff CO
 39.48°N 106.54°W (Elev. 12021 ft)
Last Update:
4:03 pm MDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MDT May 18, 2026-6pm MDT May 25, 2026
 
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