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Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Craig-Moffat Airport (KCAG)

Lat: 40.49297°NLon: 107.52394°WElev: 6181.0ft.

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 15 May 02:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Craig CO

Red Flag Warning May 15, 12:00pm until May 15, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 3am, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.

    High: 50 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 3am, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain showers likely before midnight, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Craig CO
 40.51°N 107.56°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am MDT May 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am MDT May 15, 2026-6pm MDT May 21, 2026
 
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