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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Copper Mountain - Red Cliff Pass (KCCU)

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

Light Snow

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 20 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.65 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 17 Feb 5:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Silverthorne CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:29pm until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:29pm until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 10 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 8pm. Low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -31. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Breezy.

    Low: -5 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 10. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.

    Low: -6 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Steady temperature around 10. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a west wind around 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -13. Windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 8pm. Low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -31. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Breezy.
Friday
Snow. High near 10. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Silverthorne CO
 39.7°N 106.22°W (Elev. 11962 ft)
Last Update:
5:12 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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