Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Colorado Plains Regional Airport (KAKO)

Lat: 40.17°NLon: 103.21°WElev: 4682ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	E 14 mph
Barometer	29.69 in (1001.0 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 May 5:53 pm MDT

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Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Otis CO

Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 76 °F
Breezy.
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 41 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Monday
High: 51 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 31 °F
Blustery.
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 57 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 61 °F
Breezy.
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 7 to 17 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 10 to 17 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. High near 51. Breezy, with a northeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery, with a north wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Breezy.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

Thursday

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

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.