Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 09:35 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Animas River Basin

Rest Of Today
Sunny. Highs 75 to 85. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening, becoming light. Gusts up to 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with showers likely, slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs 55 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 35. Highs in the 60s.
Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. Highs 65 to 75.
Thursday Through Friday
Mostly clear. Highs in the 70s. Lows in the 30s.



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931 AM MDT Sat May 16 2026
 
 

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