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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

A Few Clouds

35°F

2°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Leadville CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Leadville CO
 39.23°N 106.23°W (Elev. 11483 ft)
Last Update:
8:48 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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