Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Broomfield / Jeffco (KBJC)

Lat: 39.9°NLon: 105.1°WElev: 5551ft.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 6:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Idaho Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Idaho Springs CO
 39.74°N 105.51°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
12:46 am MDT Sep 21, 2026
6am MDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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