Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed W 15 G 31 mph
Barometer 30.46 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 11:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Twin Lakes CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Twin Lakes CO
 39.04°N 106.52°W (Elev. 11188 ft)
9:48 am MDT Jul 15, 2025
12pm MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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