Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Dry and windy conditions, and some dry thunderstorms and lightning, may support hazardous fire activity in the northern Plains, high southern Plains and the Southwest this weekend. An active severe weather pattern is forecast for portions of the central and southern High Plains into the Upper Midwest through early the part of next week. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Colorado City, Colorado City Municipal Airport (KAZC)

Lat: 36.95° N Lon: 113° W Elev: 4875.0 ft.

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 15 May 04:35 PM MST
Detailed forecast for

Northwest Plateau

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 58. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 81 to 84. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 53. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, windy. Highs 76 to 79. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Windy, colder. Lows 39 to 42. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 45 mph.
Monday And Monday Night
Clear, cooler. Highs 66 to 69. Lows 40 to 43.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 74 to 77.
Tuesday Night Through Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs 79 to 82.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 84 to 87.



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