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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilkerson Pass (K4BM)

Lat: 39.05°NLon: 105.51°WElev: 11280ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 18 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 25 Apr 2:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Shawnee CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 40 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain showers after 1pm, mixing with snow after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    High: 56 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    Low: 35 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 49 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

    Low: 30 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Snow

    High: 36 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

    Low: 27 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    Snow Showers

    High: 40 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 28 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain showers after 1pm, mixing with snow after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow showers likely after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Shawnee CO
 39.43°N 105.51°W (Elev. 9629 ft)
Last Update:
2:35 am MDT Apr 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
2am MDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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