Winter Returns Across the Northern Tier; Record Warmth for the Southwest

A large high pressure system will usher in cold air for this first day of March across the northern Plains, Great Lakes, Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Some wintry precipitation may evolve across the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic through Monday. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread across the Southwest, southern Plains through early this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 01 Mar 10:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Oak Creek CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers.  High near 40. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. High near 40. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Oak Creek CO
 40.28°N 107.18°W (Elev. 7966 ft)
10:08 am MST Mar 1, 2026
11am MST Mar 1, 2026-6pm MST Mar 7, 2026
 
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