Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

040W13445RWS1RHS at Mt Werner Rd (CO102)

Lat: 40.45926° N Lon: 106.82231° W Elev: 6782.0 ft.

NA

78°F

26°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 02 Jul 02:29 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Upper Yampa River Basin

This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs 75 to 85. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Patchy smoke. Lows 35 to 45. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Friday
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Patchy smoke in the morning. Highs 75 to 85. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
Independence Day
Sunny. Highs in the 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 85 to 95.
Sunday Night And Monday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. Highs 85 to 95.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Through Wednesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 80s. Lows in the 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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1249 PM MDT Thu Jul 2 2026
 
 

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