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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

070E12820RWS1RHS - 0.3 mi W of Bair Ranch Rest Area (CO090)

Lat: 39.61137°NLon: 107.14419°WElev: 6181.0ft.

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 04 Mar 02:51 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Dotsero CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Dotsero CO
 39.59°N 107.19°W (Elev. 6900 ft)
1:18 pm MST Mar 4, 2026
3pm MST Mar 4, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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