Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 01 Apr 11:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Oak Creek CO

Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 11:37am until April 1, 09:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 1, 11:37am until April 1, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers between noon and 4pm, then rain and snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 50. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 20. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers between noon and 4pm, then rain and snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 50. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Oak Creek CO
 40.28°N 107.18°W (Elev. 7966 ft)
10:23 am MDT Apr 1, 2026
11am MDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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