Isolated Severe Storms in the Midwest; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains; Record Heat in the West

Isolated severe storms are possible across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Great Lakes to Lower Missouri Valley and south-central Plains late this afternoon and early evening. Elevated to critical fire weather concerns continue over much of the northern Great Plains. Above average temperatures persist across portions of the West today. 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

64°F

18°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 12 May 09:43 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys

Today
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs 65 to 75. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Thursday
Sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Thursday Night Through Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the 30s. Highs 65 to 75.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers, thunderstorms and snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms, rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.



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703 AM MDT Tue May 12 2026
 
 

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