Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Copper Mountain - Red Cliff Pass (KCCU)

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

Overcast

12°F

-11°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	29.56 in
Dewpoint	7°F (-14°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Wind Chill	0°F (-18°C)
Last update	18 Feb 10:48 am MST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Loveland Pass CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:14pm until February 19, 05:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:14pm until February 19, 05:00am
NOW until 5:00am Thu
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 6 °F
Snow and
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: -9 °F
Snow and
Blowing Snow
Thursday
High: -7 °F
Snow Likely
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Thursday Night
Low: -10 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Friday
High: 2 °F
Snow and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: -8 °F
Snow and
Breezy then
Chance Snow
and Windy
Saturday
High: 5 °F
Chance Snow
and Windy
Saturday Night
Low: -5 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Steady temperature around 6. Wind chill values as low as -17. Windy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -35. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a steady temperature around -7. Wind chill values as low as -35. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -34. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow. High near 2. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around -8. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Windy.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -5.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Blustery.