Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Fog/Mist

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Last update 19 Apr 4:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Nathrop CO

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Windy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

    High: 52 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 29 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 3pm and 4pm, then snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    High: 48 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 28 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

    High: 55 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 33 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

    High: 57 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 33 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 55 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Windy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 3pm and 4pm, then snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Nathrop CO
 38.74°N 105.95°W (Elev. 10207 ft)
3:41 am MDT Apr 19, 2024
5am MDT Apr 19, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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