Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 27 Apr 05:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles W Oak Creek CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 43. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Oak Creek CO
 40.28°N 107.13°W (Elev. 7989 ft)
4:46 pm MDT Apr 27, 2026
5pm MDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm MDT May 4, 2026
 
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