Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of central Texas through the central Gulf Coast today. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain and a risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 May 08:18 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Vail CO

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 43. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 43. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Vail CO
 39.71°N 106.34°W (Elev. 11788 ft)
6:27 am MDT May 1, 2026
8am MDT May 1, 2026-6pm MDT May 7, 2026
 
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