Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the central and southern Plains today. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the upper Mississippi River Valley to the Great Lakes tonight through the day Tuesday. Damaging gusts, hail, and heavy rainfall are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed E 10 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 30 Mar 08:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Oak Creek CO

Winter Weather Advisory March 31, 06:00pm until April 1, 09:00pm
Red Flag Warning until March 30, 08:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning until March 30, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 42. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely before noon, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 49. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.

    Low: 22 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 42. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely before noon, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Friday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Oak Creek CO
 40.28°N 107.18°W (Elev. 7966 ft)
11:11 am MDT Mar 30, 2026
12pm MDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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