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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 23 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 26 Apr 02:40 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Steamboat Springs CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow before 5pm. High near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. High near 30. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow before 5pm. High near 36. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. High near 30. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Steamboat Springs CO
 40.46°N 106.74°W (Elev. 9728 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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