Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

81°F

27°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Aug 01:23 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Vail CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Vail CO
 39.65°N 106.33°W (Elev. 8399 ft)
12:32 pm MDT Aug 26, 2026
1pm MDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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