Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. 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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 18 May 03:14 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Rest Of Tonight
Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Monday
Snow showers likely with possible showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then snow showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the 20s. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of snow showers, rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers and rain showers in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the 20s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of snow showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs 45 to 55. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers, thunderstorms and snow showers in the evening. Lows in the 20s. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain showers, thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers, thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 25 to 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the 60s.



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