Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

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

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 29 Mar 02:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Vail Pass CO

Red Flag Warning March 30, 12:00pm until March 30, 08:00pm
Red Flag Warning March 29, 03:52pm until March 29, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning March 29, 03:52pm until March 29, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Vail Pass CO
 39.54°N 106.26°W (Elev. 11598 ft)
3:12 pm MDT Mar 29, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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