Hot Weather in the West; Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest

Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place much of this week across parts of California and the interior Northwest U.S, with the Pacific Northwest carrying the potential for record-breaking high temperatures. Monsoonal moisture over the Southwest U.S. may lead to heavy rainfall and instances of flash flooding through Wednesday. 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

82°F

28°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 02 Sep 03:10 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms early in the afternoon. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the 60s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 75.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 55 to 65. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Highs in the 60s.



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