Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. 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.

60°F

16°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	N 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	12.43 mi
Last update	16 May 11:21 PM MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Overnight

Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers late in the evening, then a chance of showers, snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Sunday

Rain and snow showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers likely, a chance of thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs 45 to 55. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. No snow accumulation. Lows 25 to 35. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Monday

Snow showers with a slight chance of 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 with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the 20s. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 50 percent.

Tuesday

Partly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. Chance of snow 40 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers in the evening. Lows in the 20s. Chance of snow 20 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers, thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the 20s.

Thursday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain showers, thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers, thunderstorms and snow showers in the evening. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers, thunderstorms and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 35.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 20 percent.