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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

Lat: 39.64277°NLon: 106.39812°WElev: 8172.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Dec 05:03 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Vail CO

Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 05:19am until December 28, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 05:19am until December 28, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. High near 43. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. Low around 8. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 21. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Calm wind.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 3pm. High near 43. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Low around 8. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 21. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Vail CO
 39.64°N 106.36°W (Elev. 8950 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am MST Dec 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Dec 27, 2025-6pm MST Jan 2, 2026
 
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