Highest Severe Thunderstorm Threat Centered Over the Mid-Mississippi Valley Thursday

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes, are likely Thursday from parts of the lower Ohio Valley into the southern Plains. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) outlook has been issued. Further north, a warm front will bring areas of rain showers to portions of the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Apr 3:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Leadville CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between noon and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Very windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in the afternoon.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Very Windy

    High: 31 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 4am and 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    Low: 23 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

    High: 36 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    Low: 22 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

    High: 32 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 20 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

    High: 36 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 15 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

    Low: 24 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

    High: 36 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between noon and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Very windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 4am and 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Leadville CO
 39.19°N 106.2°W (Elev. 12598 ft)
3:43 am MDT Apr 18, 2024
4am MDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 24, 2024
 
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