Wet and Cool in the East this Memorial Day Weekend; Well Above Normal Temperatures in the Northern Plains

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to impact the western Gulf Coast this weekend with Flood Watches in effect. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.41 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 May 6:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Twin Lakes CO

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Memorial Day
A chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Twin Lakes CO
 39.04°N 106.41°W (Elev. 12113 ft)
6:46 am MDT May 24, 2026
7am MDT May 24, 2026-6pm MDT May 30, 2026
 
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