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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Fair

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 25 Apr 4:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairplay CO

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    High: 51 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

    Low: 31 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 45 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Snow

    Low: 29 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Snow

    High: 37 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Snow

    Low: 27 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 40 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 25 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 46 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Fairplay CO
 39.22°N 106°W (Elev. 9931 ft)
Last Update:
5:04 am MDT Apr 25, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm MDT May 1, 2024
 
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