Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

La Veta Mountain, La Veta Pass (KVTP)

Lat: 37.5°NLon: 105.17°WElev: 10217ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 19 Apr 2:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Cuchara CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 31 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 59 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7pm and 9pm, then a chance of snow showers after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    Low: 31 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely between 11am and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 50 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 31 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 57 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 38 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 62 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 36 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7pm and 9pm, then a chance of snow showers after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely between 11am and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Cuchara CO
 37.34°N 105.08°W (Elev. 10112 ft)
11:39 pm MDT Apr 18, 2024
3am MDT Apr 19, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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