A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

082E02370RWS1SEC at 2 Rivers Rd Basalt (CO101)

Lat: 39.35902° N Lon: 107.02609° W Elev: 6673.0 ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 4.56 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 08 Jan 05:43 PM MST
Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Tonight
Numerous snow showers. Snow accumulation around one inch. Lows zero to 10 above. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Scattered snow showers. Highs 5 to 15. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 5 below zero to 5 above.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 15 to 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows zero to 10 above.
Sunday Through Monday
Mostly clear. Highs in the 30s. Lows 5 to 15.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 20.
Tuesday Through Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the 30s. Lows 10 to 20.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 20. Highs in the 30s.



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