Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

A Few Clouds

35°F

2°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	NW 18 G 35 mph
Barometer	30.26 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	24°F (-4°C)
Last update	17 Mar 8:53 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Twin Lakes CO

Today
High: 34 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
and Blustery
Wednesday
High: 43 °F
Breezy.
Patchy
Blowing Snow
then Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 48 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 49 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Sunny and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Patchy blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Tonight

Patchy blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Wednesday

Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 30. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

Friday

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

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 15 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph.

Additional Forecasts and Information

Zone Area Forecast for Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft, CO

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

3 Miles ESE Twin Lakes CO
39.09°N 106.41°W (Elev. 12034 ft)

8:48 am MDT Mar 17, 2026

Forecast Valid:

9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026

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