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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Apr 07:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Vail CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 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.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Vail CO
 39.6°N 106.3°W (Elev. 10827 ft)
6:51 pm MDT Apr 10, 2026
9pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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