Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 18 May 01:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Vail CO

Winter Weather Advisory May 18, 06:00am until May 19, 06:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vail CO
 39.64°N 106.39°W (Elev. 8238 ft)
10:53 pm MDT May 17, 2025
2am MDT May 18, 2025-6pm MDT May 24, 2025
 
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