Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Copper Mountain - Red Cliff Pass (KCCU)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 106.15°WElev: 12028ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.58 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 8:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Silverthorne CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Silverthorne CO
 39.64°N 106.16°W (Elev. 12598 ft)
12:46 am MDT Sep 21, 2026
8am MDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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