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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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 07:33 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Vail CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:59pm until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:59pm until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Vail CO
 39.67°N 106.33°W (Elev. 11250 ft)
Last Update:
7:12 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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