Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

070E12820RWS1RHS - 0.3 mi W of Bair Ranch Rest Area (CO090)

Lat: 39.61137°NLon: 107.14419°WElev: 6181.0ft.

NA

85°F

29°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 24 Aug 05:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Trapper Lake CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light west southwest wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light west southwest wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Trapper Lake CO
 39.96°N 107.2°W (Elev. 10571 ft)
4:37 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
5pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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