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 >

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 08:23 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Vail CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 08:42pm until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 08:42pm until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 22. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °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 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 22. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 22. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Vail CO
 39.69°N 106.31°W (Elev. 11427 ft)
8:27 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
8pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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