Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 21 May 05:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 50. West northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Light west northwest wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °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 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 50. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Light west northwest wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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 68.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
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)
3:11 pm MDT May 21, 2026
5pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 28, 2026
 
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