Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

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

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Mar 02:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Vail CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 3am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Vail CO
 39.6°N 106.3°W (Elev. 10827 ft)
1:52 pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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