Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Partly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 03:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Oak Creek CO

Winter Weather Advisory April 26, 03:50pm until April 27, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory April 26, 03:50pm until April 27, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 9pm, then snow showers after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 9pm, then snow showers after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain and snow showers likely between 9am and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Oak Creek CO
 40.28°N 107.18°W (Elev. 7966 ft)
3:26 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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