Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Walden-Jackson County Airport (K33V)

Lat: 40.75°NLon: 106.28°WElev: 8153ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 20 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.55 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:35 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WNW Coalmont CO

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:58pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 12:58pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -9. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 32 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a southwest wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -27. Very windy, with a west wind 39 to 44 mph decreasing to 33 to 38 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Breezy.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 10. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Windy.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 14 by 1pm. Wind chill values as low as -10. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 43 to 46 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -9. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 32 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a southwest wind around 31 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -27. Very windy, with a west wind 39 to 44 mph decreasing to 33 to 38 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Breezy.
Friday
Snow. High near 10. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Windy.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Windy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 27. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles WNW Coalmont CO
 40.66°N 106.65°W (Elev. 10938 ft)
11:47 am MST Feb 17, 2026
12pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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