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Severe Thunderstorms Likely Across the Ozarks and Lower Ohio Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes, are likely to develop this afternoon from parts of the lower Ohio Valley into the southern Plains. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) outlook has been issued. Further north, widespread rain showers are expected across portions of the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Boulder Municipal Airport (KBDU)

Lat: 40.04°NLon: 105.23°WElev: 5288ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 4:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Boulder CO

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Chance Rain

    High: 35 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 32 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light north wind becoming north northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 48 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 9pm, then rain and snow showers between 9pm and 3am, then snow likely after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. East northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Rain/Snow

    Low: 32 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely between 8am and noon, then rain showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 48. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 48 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 34 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 69 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    Low: 45 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 72 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light north wind becoming north northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 9pm, then rain and snow showers between 9pm and 3am, then snow likely after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. East northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely between 8am and noon, then rain showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 48. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Boulder CO
 40.02°N 105.28°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
Last Update:
3:04 pm MDT Apr 18, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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