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Severe Thunderstorm and Critical Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Tuesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Tuesday with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible Tuesday due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Light Snow

-4°C

25°F

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 13 G 31 km/h
Barometer 1003.4 mb (29.85 in)
Dewpoint -7°C (20°F)
Visibility 4.83 km
Wind Chill-9°C (16°F)
Last update 15 Apr 8:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Leadville CO

Winter Weather Advisory until April 16, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until April 16, 12:00pm

    NOW until
    12:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around -11. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Very windy, with a west northwest wind 55 to 60 km/h increasing to 60 to 65 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 100 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 centimeters possible.

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

    Low: -11 °C

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near -3. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Very windy, with a west northwest wind 65 to 70 km/h decreasing to 55 to 60 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 105 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 centimeters possible.

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

    High: -3 °C

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Windy, with a west northwest wind 45 to 50 km/h decreasing to 35 to 40 km/h in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h.

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

    Low: -8 °C

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Windy, with a west wind 35 to 45 km/h increasing to 50 to 60 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 80 km/h.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

    High: 0 °C

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Windy, with a west wind 45 to 55 km/h decreasing to 25 to 35 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 75 km/h.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

    Low: -7 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 0. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 km/h increasing to 55 to 65 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 90 km/h.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Very Windy

    High: 0 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 40 to 45 km/h decreasing to 30 to 35 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: -6 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 km/h increasing to 40 to 45 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 1 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around -11. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Very windy, with a west northwest wind 55 to 60 km/h increasing to 60 to 65 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 100 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 centimeters possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near -3. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Very windy, with a west northwest wind 65 to 70 km/h decreasing to 55 to 60 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 105 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 centimeters possible.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Windy, with a west northwest wind 45 to 50 km/h decreasing to 35 to 40 km/h in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Windy, with a west wind 35 to 45 km/h increasing to 50 to 60 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 80 km/h.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Windy, with a west wind 45 to 55 km/h decreasing to 25 to 35 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 75 km/h.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 0. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 km/h increasing to 55 to 65 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 90 km/h.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 40 to 45 km/h decreasing to 30 to 35 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 km/h increasing to 40 to 45 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind around 25 km/h.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 1. Breezy, with a west wind 25 to 35 km/h.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind around 25 km/h.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 3. Breezy, with a west wind 25 to 35 km/h, with gusts as high as 50 km/h.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Leadville CO
 39.21°N 106.17°W (Elev. 3803 m)
Last Update:
8:32 pm MDT Apr 15, 2024
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Apr 15, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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