Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

070W10895RWS1RP1 at Canyon Creek Rd (CO099)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 24 Feb 03:49 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE New Castle CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE New Castle CO
 39.57°N 107.45°W (Elev. 5968 ft)
1:49 pm MST Feb 24, 2026
4pm MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 3, 2026
 
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