Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Clear

93°F

34°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 06 Aug 04:20 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Animas River Basin

Tonight
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke. Lows in the 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 95 to 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Patchy smoke. Lows in the 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 95 to 100.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 50s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs 95 to 100. Lows in the 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 85 to 95. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows 45 to 55. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 85 to 95. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 85 to 95. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows 45 to 55. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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