Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Clear

70°F

21°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed WNW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 03:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then rain and snow showers.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Windy.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before midnight, then rain and snow showers. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Windy.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Friday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
3:12 pm MDT Mar 29, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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