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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.

Partly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.42 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 5:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Twin Lakes CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of smoke after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Areas
    Smoke

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers between 11pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain showers likely between 1pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and 10am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of smoke after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers between 11pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain showers likely between 1pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and 10am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Twin Lakes CO
 39.19°N 106.48°W (Elev. 14199 ft)
Last Update:
5:44 pm MDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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