Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 11 Apr 11:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Vail CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Vail CO
 39.6°N 106.3°W (Elev. 10827 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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