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

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 27 Apr 02:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Ignacio CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Light west wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light west southwest 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 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Light west wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Ignacio CO
 37.16°N 107.76°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 27, 2026
2am MDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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