Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather in the Central Plains and Upper Midwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected in the central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Heavy late-season snow and record cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. 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.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 17 May 10:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 51. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 3am, then a chance of rain showers between 3am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers likely before 9am, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light northwest  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 51. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 3am, then a chance of rain showers between 3am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely before 9am, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
6:42 am MDT May 17, 2026
10am MDT May 17, 2026-6pm MDT May 23, 2026
 
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