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

5 Miles SSW Blue River CO

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 69. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then showers likely between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 69. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then showers likely between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Blue River CO
 39.35°N 106.07°W (Elev. 10797 ft)
4:01 am MDT Jul 16, 2025
10am MDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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