Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

62°F

17°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 May 08:38 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Vail CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Vail CO
 39.71°N 106.34°W (Elev. 11788 ft)
6:27 pm MDT May 16, 2026
8pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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