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

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

Lat: 40.48333°NLon: 107.21667°WElev: 6601.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed ESE 12 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 09:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WSW Phippsburg CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 1am and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 48. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 40. South southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 1am and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow showers before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. South southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles WSW Phippsburg CO
 40.17°N 107.14°W (Elev. 9957 ft)
9:21 am MDT May 16, 2026
9am MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 22, 2026
 
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