Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

082E02370RWS1SEC at 2 Rivers Rd Basalt (CO101)

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

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 12 Apr 10:19 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Rest Of Today
Mostly sunny. Highs 45 to 55. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph, decreasing to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the evening, then snow showers likely after midnight. Snow accumulation around one inch. Lows in the 20s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Tuesday
Snow showers in the morning, then snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. New snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs 35 to 45. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. New light snow accumulation possible. Lows 15 to 25. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of snow showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 45. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly clear. Lows in the 20s. Highs 45 to 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the 20s. Chance of snow 40 percent.
Friday
Snow showers likely in the morning, then snow showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Light snow accumulation possible. Highs 35 to 45. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. New moderate snow accumulation possible. Lows 10 to 20. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the 30s.



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