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

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

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

NA

60°F

16°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 11 Apr 06:19 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Dotsero CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Windy.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Dotsero CO
 39.62°N 107.05°W (Elev. 8225 ft)
4:51 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
6pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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