Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

HUNTER CREEK (HCKC2)

Lat: 39.77139°NLon: 108.32917°WElev: 7320.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Mar 07:18 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Rio Blanco CO

Fire Weather Watch March 30, 12:00pm until March 30, 08:00pm
Red Flag Warning March 28, 12:00pm until March 28, 08:00pm
Red Flag Warning March 29, 12:00pm until March 29, 08:00pm
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  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WNW Rio Blanco CO
 39.89°N 108.26°W (Elev. 6775 ft)
7:07 am MDT Mar 28, 2026
8am MDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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