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 today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 01 Apr 11:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NE Toponas CO

Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 12:01pm until April 1, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 12:01pm until April 1, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 12. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 23. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 12. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 23. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NE Toponas CO
 40.18°N 106.65°W (Elev. 10358 ft)
10:23 am MDT Apr 1, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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