Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 01 Apr 08:47 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WNW Dotsero CO

Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 09:07am until April 1, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 09:07am until April 1, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 14. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 14. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WNW Dotsero CO
 39.68°N 107.23°W (Elev. 10410 ft)
6:11 am MDT Apr 1, 2026
9am MDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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