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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 May 9:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NW Leadville North CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Memorial Day
A chance of rain and snow showers. Sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NW Leadville North CO
 39.38°N 106.42°W (Elev. 11421 ft)
Last Update:
8:52 pm MDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MDT May 18, 2026-6pm MDT May 25, 2026
 
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