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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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 Chill	47°F (8°C)
Last update	21 May 1:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NW Leadville North CO

This Afternoon
High: 44 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Breezy
Friday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 27 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 57 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Memorial Day
High: 62 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

Memorial Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.