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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed E 12 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 21 May 12:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: 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 southwest 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

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: 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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight 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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
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 southwest 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.
Thursday Night
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
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A slight 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 slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
Last Update:
11:02 pm MDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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