Flood Warning
Ends in 14 h 9 min
When
Until 345 PM MDT Saturday.
Where
Northwestern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado... Southwestern Hinsdale County in southwestern Colorado... La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
This place is inside the warning area · National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Impacts
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues. Several structures are flooded, and numerous roads remain closed due to widespread flooding impacts.
Additional details
At 350 PM MDT, emergency management reported numerous reports of damage and flooding impacts. Rivers continue to run fast and high and will be slow to recede. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible across the warned area from thunderstorms developing this afternoon, overnight and redeveloping tomorrow. Periods of heavy rainfall will increase the threat of flooding and flash flooding .
This includes the following rivers... Animas River, La Plata, Los Pinos, and Vallecito Creek.
Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, La Plata, Falfa, Oxford, Bondad, Hesperus, Breen, Vallecito, Mayday, Kline, Marvel, Tiffany, Allison and Redmesa.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Precautionary actions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Areas: Archuleta, CO; Hinsdale, CO; La Plata, CO
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Flood Watch
Ends in 1 day 10 h
When
Through Sunday morning.
Where
Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Additional details
Flooding is imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Saturday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Precautionary actions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Areas: Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin; Southeast Utah; Arches/Grand Flat; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
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Observed 1:10 AM MDT at KDRO

Marvel, CO weather

Flood Warning. 43°6° and mostly clear now.

Mostly agree

Now 43°6°

Mostly clear

Wind: Calm; Gusts to 22 mph35 km/h around 9 AM
Dew point: 39°4°; Comfortable
UV index: 0Low; Moderate 11 AM–4 PM · peak 5
Air quality: 28Good; Main pollutant: Ozone

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

From forecast models

Next 48 hours

6°3° cooler than this time yesterday (50°10° then, 44°7° now)

Good hours for

Dry until 3 AM
Rain and storms tonight 3 AM–tomorrow noon (90%, 3.7 in94 mm)
High 54°12° today at 2 PM
Gusts to 26 mph42 km/h today 5–6 PM
Fog tonight 3–5 AM

TonightNear 47°8° · Storms 3–6 AM (50%)
This morningUp to 52°11° by 11 AM · Storms all morning (70%)
This afternoonNear 53°12° · Storms all afternoon (90%) · gusts to 26 mph42 km/h
TonightDown to 43°6° by 5 AM · Storms all night (80%)
Tomorrow morningUp to 50°10° by 11 AM · Rain all morning (50%)
Tomorrow afternoonNear 52°11° · rain chance 30% · Partly cloudy
Tomorrow nightDown to 41°5° by midnight · Clear

Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
Hour	Conditions	Temperature	Feels like	Precipitation	Wind	Humidity	Cloud cover	UV index
Sat 1a	Clear	48°9° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°)	42°6°	20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from ENE, gusts 14 mph23 km/h	85%	25%	0
Sat 2a	Clear	48°9° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°)	42°6°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from ENE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h	84%	40%	0
Sat 3a	Clear	47°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°)	41°5°	30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from ENE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	87%	48%	0
Sat 4a	Thunderstorms	46°8° (likely 44°7° to 49°9°)	40°4°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from ENE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h	88%	75%	0
Sat 5a	Cloudy	46°8° (likely 44°7° to 49°9°)	39°4°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	90%	84%	0
Sat 6a	Thunderstorms	45°7° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°)	38°3°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	95%	60%	0
Sat 7a	Sunny	45°7° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°)	39°4°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph25 km/h	93%	46%	0
Sat 8a	Cloudy	46°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°)	39°4°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 18 mph29 km/h	94%	90%	0
Sat 9a	Cloudy	48°9° (likely 47°8° to 50°10°)	43°6°	70%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	91%	99%	1
Sat 10a	Drizzle	51°11° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)	51°11°	70%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	84%	94%	2
Sat 11a	Thunderstorms	52°11° (likely 48°9° to 53°12°)	52°11°	70%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from ESE, gusts 20 mph33 km/h	82%	100%	4
Sat 12p	Thunderstorms	53°12° (likely 49°9° to 53°12°)	53°12°	80%, 0.43 in11 mm	15 mph24 km/h from ESE, gusts 20 mph33 km/h	80%	100%	5
Sat 1p	Thunderstorms	53°12° (likely 50°10° to 53°12°)	53°12°	80%, 0.43 in11 mm	15 mph24 km/h from ESE, gusts 19 mph30 km/h	81%	99%	5
Sat 2p	Thunderstorms	54°12° (likely 50°10° to 54°12°)	54°12°	90%, 0.43 in11 mm	15 mph24 km/h from ESE, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	76%	99%	5
Sat 3p	Thunderstorms	53°12° (likely 50°10° to 54°12°)	53°12°	90%, 0.43 in11 mm	15 mph24 km/h from ESE, gusts 17 mph28 km/h	79%	87%	5
Sat 4p	Thunderstorms	53°12° (likely 52°11° to 54°12°)	53°12°	90%, 0.43 in11 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	80%	62%	2
Sat 5p	Snow	52°11° (likely 50°10° to 53°12°)	52°11°	80%, 0.43 in11 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	84%	85%	0
Sat 6p	Drizzle	50°10° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)	45°7°	80%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	87%	40%	0
Sat 7p	Partly cloudy	48°9° (likely 47°8° to 49°9°)	42°6°	80%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 24 mph39 km/h	94%	66%	0
Sat 8p	Thunderstorms	46°8° (likely 46°8° to 48°9°)	40°4°	80%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	97%	84%	0
Sat 9p	Thunderstorms	47°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°)	41°5°	80%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	95%	93%	0
Sat 10p	Thunderstorms	47°8° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°)	41°5°	80%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	94%	95%	0
Sat 11p	Partly cloudy	47°8° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°)	41°5°	70%, 0.14 in3.6 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 19 mph30 km/h	93%	76%	0
Sun 12a	Clear	47°8° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°)	41°5°	60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 18 mph28 km/h	92%	55%	0
Sun 1a	Thunderstorms	46°8° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°)	40°4°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	93%	82%	0
Sun 2a	Cloudy	46°8° (likely 43°6° to 47°8°)	41°5°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph28 km/h	91%	89%	0
Sun 3a	Fog	45°7° (likely 43°6° to 47°8°)	40°4°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph25 km/h	93%	96%	0
Sun 4a	Fog	44°7° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°)	39°4°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	95%	93%	0
Sun 5a	Partly cloudy	43°6° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°)	38°3°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph12 km/h	95%	74%	0
Sun 6a	Clear	43°6° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°)	38°3°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	95%	52%	0
Sun 7a	Sunny	42°6° (likely 41°5° to 45°7°)	37°3°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph17 km/h	95%	33%	0
Sun 8a	Partly sunny	43°6° (likely 41°5° to 44°7°)	38°3°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	96%	77%	0
Sun 9a	Cloudy	46°8° (likely 44°7° to 46°8°)	41°5°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h	91%	97%	1
Sun 10a	Cloudy	49°9° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°)	45°7°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from ESE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	78%	91%	2
Sun 11a	Partly sunny	50°10° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°)	46°8°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h	77%	67%	3
Sun 12p	Cloudy	51°11° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)	47°8°	30%	10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	69%	78%	4
Sun 1p	Cloudy	52°11° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°)	52°11°	30%	10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	65%	74%	5
Sun 2p	Mostly sunny	52°11° (likely 49°9° to 53°12°)	53°12°	30%	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	62%	48%	5
Sun 3p	Mostly sunny	54°12° (likely 50°10° to 54°12°)	54°12°	30%	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	56%	39%	4
Sun 4p	Sunny	53°12° (likely 50°10° to 53°12°)	53°12°	30%	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 12 mph20 km/h	57%	31%	3
Sun 5p	Mostly sunny	52°11° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°)	52°11°	30%	5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 14 mph22 km/h	61%	42%	2
Sun 6p	Partly cloudy	51°11° (likely 45°7° to 51°11°)	49°9°	10%	5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	64%	60%	1
Sun 7p	Partly cloudy	46°8° (likely 44°7° to 49°9°)	43°6°	10%	5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	77%	45%	0
Sun 8p	Partly cloudy	44°7° (likely 42°6° to 47°8°)	40°4°	10%	5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	82%	23%	0
Sun 9p	Clear	43°6° (likely 40°4° to 47°8°)	38°3°	10%	10 mph16 km/h from NNE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	86%	8%	0
Sun 10p	Clear	42°6° (likely 38°3° to 46°8°)	37°3°	10%	10 mph16 km/h from NNE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	86%	11%	0
Sun 11p	Clear	42°6° (likely 37°3° to 45°7°)	37°3°	10%	5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	85%	13%	0
Mon 12a	Mostly clear	41°5° (likely 36°2° to 45°7°)	37°3°	0%	5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	85%	10%	0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)

Today, Oct 24. Thunderstorms. High 56°13°, low 44°7°. Typical 56°13° / 29°−2°. Storms 0.81 in21 mm, 90% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Thunderstorms, 46°8°
  70% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Thunderstorms, 54°12°
  90% chance · 2.6 in66 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Thunderstorms, 46°8°
  80% chance · 0.84 in21 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Thunderstorms, 43°6°
  60% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. East northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
52°11°–56°13°
Low, likely
43°6°–47°8°
Typical high / low
56°13° / 29°−2°
Wind
20 mph32 km/h, gusts 30 mph48 km/h
UV peak
5
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Thunderstorms. High 55°13°, low 37°3°. Typical 56°13° / 29°−2°. Storms 0.23 in5.8 mm, 50% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 43°6°
  50% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 54°12°
  30% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 44°7°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 36°2°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
51°11°–55°13°
Low, likely
37°3°–41°5°
Typical high / low
56°13° / 29°−2°
Wind
13 mph21 km/h, gusts 21 mph33 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Oct 26. Mostly sunny. High 56°13°, low 37°3°. Typical 56°13° / 28°−2°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 37°3°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 54°12°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 44°7°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 37°3°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
53°12°–56°13°
Low, likely
33°1°–39°4°
Typical high / low
56°13° / 28°−2°
Wind
9 mph14 km/h, gusts 16 mph26 km/h
UV peak
5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Mostly sunny. High 58°14°, low 37°3°. Typical 55°13° / 28°−2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 38°4°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 57°14°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 45°7°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 36°2°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
56°13°–58°14°
Low, likely
33°1°–40°4°
Typical high / low
55°13° / 28°−2°
Wind
10 mph16 km/h, gusts 20 mph32 km/h
UV peak
5
Wednesday, Oct 28. Mostly sunny. High 59°15°, low 39°4°. Typical 55°13° / 28°−2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 38°3°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 58°14°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 47°8°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 38°3°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
56°13°–60°16°
Low, likely
31°−1°–39°4°
Typical high / low
55°13° / 28°−2°
Wind
11 mph17 km/h, gusts 25 mph40 km/h
UV peak
5
Thursday, Oct 29. Cloudy. High 60°16°, low 42°6°. Typical 54°12° / 28°−2°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 40°5°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 58°14°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 49°9°
  30% chance
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 43°6°
  30% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
57°14°–60°16°
Low, likely
34°1°–42°6°
Typical high / low
54°12° / 28°−2°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 20 mph33 km/h
UV peak
4
Friday, Oct 30. Showers. High 56°13°, low 42°6°. Typical 54°12° / 27°−3°. Rain 0.2 in5.1 mm, 60% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 45°7°
  30% chance
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 57°14°
  50% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Drizzle, 48°9°
  50% chance · 0.1 in2.4 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Rain, 43°6°
  50% chance · 0.16 in4.2 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
52°11°–58°14°
Low, likely
39°4°–45°7°
Typical high / low
54°12° / 27°−3°
Wind
15 mph25 km/h, gusts 27 mph44 km/h
UV peak
5
Saturday, Oct 31. Drizzle. High 49°9°, low 38°3°. Typical 53°12° / 27°−3°. Rain 0.41 in10 mm, 50% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Drizzle, 43°6°
  50% chance · 0.18 in4.5 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Drizzle, 49°10°
  40% chance · 0.08 in2.1 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 45°7°
  40% chance · 0.03 in0.8 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Drizzle, 41°5°
  50% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
47°8°–55°13°
Low, likely
33°1°–43°6°
Typical high / low
53°12° / 27°−3°
Wind
9 mph14 km/h, gusts 19 mph31 km/h
UV peak
4
Sunday, Nov 1. Drizzle. High 50°10°, low 38°3°. Typical 53°12° / 27°−3°. Rain 0.1 in2.5 mm, 50% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Drizzle, 43°6°
  50% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 50°10°
  50% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 44°6°
  50% chance
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 35°2°
  60% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
44°7°–57°14°
Low, likely
30°−1°–47°8°
Typical high / low
53°12° / 27°−3°
Wind
15 mph23 km/h, gusts 28 mph46 km/h
UV peak
4
Monday, Nov 2. Cloudy. High 53°12°, low 38°3°. Typical 52°11° / 26°−3°. Rain 0.09 in2.3 mm, 60% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Mostly sunny, 39°4°
  50% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 52°11°
  30% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 45°7°
  20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
49°9°–59°15°
Low, likely
33°1°–44°7°
Typical high / low
52°11° / 26°−3°
Wind
22 mph35 km/h, gusts 36 mph58 km/h
UV peak
4

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The outlook

Today
88% chance of rain, high 56°, low 44°.
Tomorrow
50% chance of rain, high 55°, low 37°.
Monday
Dry, high 56°, low 37°.
Rest of week
Highs 49–60°; chance of precipitation on Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (GJT) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

La Plata River at State Line

8.4 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 7.5 ft
Flow: 722 cfs

Forecast peak 9.9 ft Sat 6 AM, minor flooding

Reading from Fri 11:30 PM · NWS gauge page

Animas River above Cedar Hill

15 mi

Minor flooding

Level: 11.4 ft

Forecast peak 10.8 ft Sat 6 AM, minor flooding

Reading from Sat 12 AM · NWS gauge page

Animas River at Durango

18 mi

Action stage

Level: 7.7 ft
Flow: 9,110 cfs

Forecast peak 6.8 ft Sat 6 AM

Reading from Fri 11:30 PM · NWS gauge page

La Plata River at Hesperus

13 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 4.8 ft
Flow: 336 cfs

Forecast peak 4.8 ft Sat 1 AM

Reading from Fri 11:30 PM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 79% less heating than a typical week.

This week 34Typical 164

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Heat-pump hours, next 7 days

h below 47°F: 26
h below 17°F: 0
h below 5°F: 0

47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 4 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 39°F).

Open the windows?

No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.

Is this typical?

FORT LEWIS · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1917–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is about typical for the date.

Last 7 days vs normal

—SatOct 17
—SunOct 18
—MonOct 19
—TueOct 20
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—ThuOct 22
—FriOct 23

Marvel weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Daylight: 10 h 55 min; Losing 2 min 11 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 18 min less
Golden hour: 5:48–6:40 PM; Morning 7:12–8:04 AM
Blue hour: 6:40–6:50 PM; Morning 7:02–7:12 AM; first light 7:02 AM

Stars tonight? Poor

Clouds most of the night (about 54% cover).

Moon

Waxing gibbous

96% lit · growing

Today: sets 5:48 AM · rises 5:22 PM
Full moon: Oct 25
New moon: Nov 9

Looking north from Marvel. The highest point on the skyline is about 13,800 ft, 45 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.

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Is this typical?

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Last 7 days vs normal

Sun & moon

Sun

Stars tonight? Poor

Moon

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