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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Rain and High Winds in Hawaii

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 19 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 09 Feb 06:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Rabbit Ears Pass CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of flurries before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A chance of flurries before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Rabbit Ears Pass CO
 40.35°N 106.7°W (Elev. 10220 ft)
Last Update:
6:49 am MST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Feb 9, 2026-6pm MST Feb 15, 2026
 
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