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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity	34%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.47 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 9:53 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Twin Lakes CO

Today
High: 60 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Areas
Smoke
Wednesday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 57 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 56 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

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 showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 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

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. 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 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph.