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.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.47 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 15 Jul 4:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Twin Lakes CO

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • 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 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.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    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.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    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.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    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%.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    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.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    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 10 to 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.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Twin Lakes CO
 39.19°N 106.48°W (Elev. 14199 ft)
5:06 am MDT Jul 15, 2025
5am MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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