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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Mar 09:08 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Vail CO

Winter Weather Advisory March 5, 06:00pm until March 7, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
Vail CO
 39.64°N 106.39°W (Elev. 8238 ft)
Last Update:
6:03 am MST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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