Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Dec 02:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Vail CO

Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 03:39am until December 28, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 03:39am until December 28, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 3pm.  High near 32. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 3. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly before 11am.  High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. High near 32. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Low around 3. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 10. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Vail CO
 39.6°N 106.3°W (Elev. 10827 ft)
2:22 am MST Dec 27, 2025
3am MST Dec 27, 2025-6pm MST Jan 2, 2026
 
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