Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 12:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Vail Pass CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Vail Pass CO
 39.54°N 106.26°W (Elev. 11598 ft)
12:41 pm MDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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