Severe Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms may produce very large hail, swaths of damaging wind, a few tornadoes and heavy rain across parts of Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 28 Apr 03:56 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
12:52 pm MDT Apr 28, 2026
4pm MDT Apr 28, 2026-6pm MDT May 5, 2026
 
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