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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.62 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Aug 5:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Climax CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Climax CO
 39.3°N 106.18°W (Elev. 12972 ft)
Last Update:
4:56 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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