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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312°NLon: 107.76023°WElev: 6627.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NNW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 25 Apr 04:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Durango CO

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Light west wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light west northwest wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Light west wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light west northwest wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Durango CO
 37.29°N 107.91°W (Elev. 7818 ft)
Last Update:
4:37 am MDT Apr 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm MDT May 1, 2026
 
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