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

Fort Collins/Loveland - Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL)

Lat: 40.45°NLon: 105.02°WElev: 5016ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1005.1 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 16 May 11:56 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Collins CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 40. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 44. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain showers before 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. North wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Collins CO
 40.56°N 105.07°W (Elev. 4984 ft)
12:46 pm MDT May 16, 2026
12pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 22, 2026
 
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