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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

Lat: 39.57861°NLon: 106.24722°WElev: 10249.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Nov 08:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Vail Pass CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Vail Pass CO
 39.5°N 106.26°W (Elev. 11798 ft)
Last Update:
9:52 pm MST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Nov 27, 2025-6pm MST Dec 4, 2025
 
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