Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 May 11:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Vail CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Vail CO
 39.71°N 106.34°W (Elev. 11788 ft)
10:57 am MDT May 18, 2026
12pm MDT May 18, 2026-6pm MDT May 24, 2026
 
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