Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

070W10895RWS1RP1 at Canyon Creek Rd (CO099)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 05 Mar 04:48 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE New Castle CO

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE New Castle CO
 39.57°N 107.45°W (Elev. 5968 ft)
3:53 am MST Mar 5, 2026
5am MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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