Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lamar Municipal Airport (KLAA)

Lat: 38.07° N Lon: 102.69° W Elev: 3684 ft.

Fair

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1027.7 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 28 Jan 4:53 am MST
Detailed forecast for

Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs 50 to 57. South winds up to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy until midnight then clearing. Lows 20 to 25. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs near 50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 21. West winds up to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Friday Night And Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Highs 45 to 50. Lows in the teens.
Saturday Night Through Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Lows 18 to 28.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 26 to 31. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow showers. Highs near 50.



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