RMNP

RMNP Weather Decision Support
(Forecast for this page will resume in Spring)

Click on any area for more detailed information on each Warning, Watch or Advisory.

Temperature Forecast

Wind Forecast

Thunderstorm Outlook

(Today's Severe Weather Potential)

Lightning Legend Lightning Safety Tips over Higher Terrain

Risk Level		Definition
	None	No lightning risk
	Limited	Thunderstorms expected to be isolated to scattered in coverage. Atmospheric conditions support cloud to ground lightning strikes in and near thunderstorms.
	Elevated	Thunderstorms expected to be numerous in coverage. Atmospheric conditions support cloud to ground lightning strikes in and near thunderstorms.
	Significant	Widespread thunderstorms are expected. Atmospheric conditions support cloud to ground lightning strikes in and near thunderstorms.
	Extreme	Thunderstorms are expected with nearly continuous cloud to ground lightning strikes in and near thunderstorms.

Rocky Mountain National Park always has fire restrictions in place. Campfires are prohibited in the park, except within

designated campfire rings in picnic areas and front-country campgrounds.

Latest Radar Image
(Brightest Colors indicate Strongest Storms)

Real Time Lightning Data

Number of Lightning Strikes over a 2 Minute Period provided by COLMA (updated every 60 seconds)