Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

070W10895RWS1RP1 at Canyon Creek Rd (CO099)

Lat: 39.5739°NLon: 107.45295°WElev: 5679.0ft.

NA

69°F

21°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 16 May 08:18 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE New Castle CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight.  Low around 40. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Low around 40. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE New Castle CO
 39.55°N 107.44°W (Elev. 7648 ft)
6:27 pm MDT May 16, 2026
8pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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