Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 19 May 01:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers between 2pm and 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers between 2pm and 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
12:31 pm MDT May 19, 2026
1pm MDT May 19, 2026-6pm MDT May 25, 2026
 
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