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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

HUNTER CREEK (HCKC2)

Lat: 39.77139°NLon: 108.32917°WElev: 7320.0ft.

NA

83°F

28°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed SSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 04 Jul 02:18 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Parachute CO

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy smoke before noon, then patchy smoke after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy smoke before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Sunday
Patchy smoke before noon, then patchy smoke after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Patchy smoke before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Parachute CO
 39.6°N 108.31°W (Elev. 8002 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 pm MDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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