Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

070W10895RWS1RP1 at Canyon Creek Rd (CO099)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Apr 07:46 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE New Castle CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 9am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 55. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 3am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 9am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 55. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE New Castle CO
 39.57°N 107.45°W (Elev. 5968 ft)
6:42 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
8am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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