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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.46 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jul 9:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Twin Lakes CO

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Widespread haze after 3pm. Areas of smoke before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread haze before 3am. Areas of smoke after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Haze

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Widespread haze before 2pm, then widespread haze after 3pm. Areas of smoke before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 53 °F

    Haze then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and 10am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny through mid morning, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 51. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 9am, then rain showers likely after 9am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Widespread haze after 3pm. Areas of smoke before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread haze before 3am. Areas of smoke after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Widespread haze before 2pm, then widespread haze after 3pm. Areas of smoke before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and 10am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny through mid morning, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 51. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 9am, then rain showers likely after 9am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 11pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Twin Lakes CO
 39.19°N 106.48°W (Elev. 14199 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 am MDT Jul 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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