Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed W 15 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 21 May 1:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Leadville CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Rain and snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Memorial Day
Rain and snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Leadville CO
 39.26°N 106.18°W (Elev. 13278 ft)
1:31 pm MDT May 21, 2026
2pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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