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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 07:38 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Vail CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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Point Forecast:
Vail CO
 39.64°N 106.39°W (Elev. 8238 ft)
Last Update:
7:03 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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