Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest into the Southern Plains; Late Season Snow in the Central Rockies

Scattered severe storms are expected in the Midwest this afternoon/tonight, with another threat possible in the central/southern Plains. Late-season snow is expected over parts of the central Rockies including the Denver Metro into Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday across Texas and the mid-South, with threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flooding. 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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 May 01:20 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Animas River Basin

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows 25 to 35. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 25.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Clear. Highs in the 60s. Lows 25 to 35.
Friday Through Saturday
Mostly clear. Highs in the 70s. Lows in the 30s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.



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