Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312° N Lon: 107.76023° W Elev: 6627.0 ft.

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Jul 07:00 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Animas River Basin

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 95. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke in the evening, then areas of smoke after midnight. Lows in the 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke. Highs 85 to 95. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 85 to 95.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 85 to 95.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55.
Wednesday Through Friday
Mostly clear. Highs 85 to 95. Lows 45 to 55.



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651 AM MDT Sat Jul 4 2026
 
 

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