Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains to the Upper Midwest

A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S and linger through much of the work week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains through the Upper Mississippi Valley. Fire weather concerns are expected to persist across the Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

Lat: 39.57861°NLon: 106.24722°WElev: 10249.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Jun 04:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Vail Pass CO

Red Flag Warning June 23, 11:00am until June 23, 08:00pm
Red Flag Warning June 24, 11:00am until June 24, 08:00pm
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  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Vail Pass CO
 39.56°N 106.24°W (Elev. 10197 ft)
4:21 am MDT Jun 23, 2025
4am MDT Jun 23, 2025-6pm MDT Jun 29, 2025
 
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