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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

Lat: 40.455111°NLon: 106.74428°WElev: 10531.0ft.

NA

7°C

44°F

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SW 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -8°C (18°F)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill3°C (37°F)
Last update 24 Apr 09:25 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Toponas CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -2. West southwest wind 5 to 10 km/h becoming east after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: -2 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. South wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming southwest 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Sunny then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 13 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers between 10pm and midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 15 to 20 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around a centimeter possible.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: -1 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 9. West wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half centimeter possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

    High: 9 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: -2 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Snow Showers

    High: 6 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: -2 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.

    Snow Showers

    High: 6 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: -4 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -2. West southwest wind 5 to 10 km/h becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. South wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming southwest 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers between 10pm and midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 15 to 20 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around a centimeter possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 9. West wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half centimeter possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 6. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Toponas CO
 40.07°N 106.64°W (Elev. 2666 m)
Last Update:
7:44 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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