Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

67°F

19°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 May 05:23 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Vail CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Light west northwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 42 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Rain and snow showers likely after noon, becoming all rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Light west northwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Memorial Day
Rain and snow showers likely after noon, becoming all rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Vail CO
 39.71°N 106.34°W (Elev. 11788 ft)
3:11 pm MDT May 21, 2026
5pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 28, 2026
 
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