Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

Lat: 39.64326°NLon: 106.39847°WElev: 8149.61ft.

NA

89°F

32°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 09 Aug 01:43 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Vail CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
Vail CO
 39.62°N 106.39°W (Elev. 10161 ft)
12:32 pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
2pm MDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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