Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

Lat: 39.23°NLon: 106.32°WElev: 9928ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Apr 11:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Antero Junction CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 36 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

    High: 57 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 34 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain showers between noon and 4pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

    High: 52 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 29 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Snow Showers

    High: 44 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: 28 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

    High: 47 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 28 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain showers between noon and 4pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Antero Junction CO
 38.85°N 105.93°W (Elev. 9856 ft)
8:06 pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
12am MDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 30, 2024
 
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