Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Clear

69°F

21°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 12:56 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
12:32 pm MDT May 16, 2026
1pm MDT May 16, 2026-6pm MDT May 22, 2026
 
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