Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 07:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Vail CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 20. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Vail CO
 39.71°N 106.34°W (Elev. 11788 ft)
7:27 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
8pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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