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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity	39%
Wind Speed	NW 16 G 26 mph
Barometer	30.15 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint	18°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	18 Apr 8:53 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Twin Lakes CO

Tonight

Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Mostly
Cloudy
Low: 31 °F
Friday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
High: 48 °F
Friday
Night

Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow Showers
Low: 29 °F
Saturday

Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
High: 44 °F
Saturday
Night

Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Mostly
Clear
Low: 28 °F
Sunday

Sunny
High: 49 °F
Sunday
Night

Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance Snow
Showers
Low: 33 °F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
High: 49 °F
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
and Blustery
then Partly
Cloudy
Low: 29 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday

A chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 3pm and 4pm, then snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 20 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 decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.