Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Broomfield / Jeffco (KBJC)

Lat: 39.9°NLon: 105.1°WElev: 5551ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 7:45 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Idaho Springs CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Idaho Springs CO
 39.72°N 105.53°W (Elev. 8504 ft)
3:15 pm MDT Aug 17, 2025
8pm MDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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