Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. 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 45%
Wind Speed E 11 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 21 May 08:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before 5pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before 5pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
5:52 am MDT May 21, 2026
8am MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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