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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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 04 Jan 08:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Vail CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 28. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 28. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Vail CO
 39.6°N 106.3°W (Elev. 10827 ft)
Last Update:
9:03 am MST Jan 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 4, 2026-6pm MST Jan 10, 2026
 
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