Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain 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

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 30 Apr 02:56 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. North northwest wind around 15 mph becoming west southwest.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. North northwest wind around 15 mph becoming west southwest. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
2:42 pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm MDT May 6, 2026
 
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