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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 07:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Vail CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 09:24pm until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 09:24pm until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 27. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Vail CO
 39.6°N 106.3°W (Elev. 10827 ft)
Last Update:
9:03 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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