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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 >

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 92%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 26 Apr 06:56 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ENE Hayden CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 1pm and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 9pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 9pm and midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 1pm and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. 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 9pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 9pm and midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ENE Hayden CO
 40.55°N 107.1°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
Last Update:
4:51 pm MDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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