Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 May 05:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Vail CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Vail CO
 39.6°N 106.3°W (Elev. 10827 ft)
7:37 pm MDT May 2, 2026
8pm MDT May 2, 2026-6pm MDT May 9, 2026
 
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