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

70°F

21°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 10 Apr 02:47 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Dotsero CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 8am, then a chance of rain showers after 8am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 68 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Very Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 9pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 8am, then a chance of rain showers after 8am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 9pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain showers between 9pm and 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Dotsero CO
 39.64°N 107.05°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 10, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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