Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible in the Northern and Central Plains and New Mexico; Dangerous Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated large hail, and heavy rainfall are possible across the northern and central Plains. Monsoonal thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across New Mexico. Dangerous, long duration heat will continue over much of the central and eastern U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.64 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jul 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Leadville CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a high near 70. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 72. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 72. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Leadville CO
 39.23°N 106.32°W (Elev. 9882 ft)
3:21 pm MDT Jul 29, 2025
3pm MDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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