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 into the morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Meeker Airport (KEEO)

Lat: 40.0444°NLon: 107.88832°WElev: 6365.0ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 01 Apr 08:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Rio Blanco CO

Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 08:41pm until April 1, 09:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 08:41pm until April 1, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain showers likely between 3pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered rain and snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain showers likely between 3pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Rio Blanco CO
 39.8°N 107.91°W (Elev. 8156 ft)
4:56 pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
8pm MDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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