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.

Overcast

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.43 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 18 Feb 4:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Mount Evans CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:26pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:26pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 18 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -31. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -32. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -25. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -6 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 11. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: -5 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Windy.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Breezy.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 18. Wind chill values as low as -6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -31. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -32. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -25. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 11. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Windy.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Mount Evans CO
 39.56°N 105.63°W (Elev. 12165 ft)
11:47 am MST Feb 18, 2026
4pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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