Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Mostly Cloudy

53°F

12°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	W 20 MPH
Barometer	29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	26 Apr 01:53 PM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Durango CO

This Afternoon
High: 51 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow Showers
Monday
High: 55 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 58 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 51. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow showers after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.