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Heavy Rainfall for Portions of the West and Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat for the Northwest

A front will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms over the Central Rockies and Southern Plains. Heavy rains are also possible in southern Arizona. A dangerous heat wave continues across the Pacific Northwest. Hot, dry conditions and lightning may cause new fire starts across the Cascades. Conversely, a cold front will bring unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the lower 48. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Mostly Cloudy

47°F

8°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.55 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 9:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Twin Lakes CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 51. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 49. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely. Low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 48. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 51. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 49. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely. Low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 48. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Twin Lakes CO
 39.11°N 106.45°W (Elev. 13264 ft)
Last Update:
9:12 pm MDT Aug 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm MDT Aug 24, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2025
 
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