Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Copper Mountain - Red Cliff Pass (KCCU)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 106.15°WElev: 12028ft.

Light Snow

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.44 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 18 Feb 5:35 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Guanella Pass CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:59pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:59pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -29. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -25. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -6 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 13. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: -5 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Breezy.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Breezy.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Steady temperature around 13. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -29. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -25. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 13. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Guanella Pass CO
 39.62°N 105.73°W (Elev. 12398 ft)
11:47 am MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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