Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

Lat: 39.57861°NLon: 106.24722°WElev: 10249.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 16 Apr 10:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Vail CO

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 34 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 21 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 5pm.  Patchy blowing snow between 9am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 40 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 25 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 40 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

    Low: 27 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 41 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 27 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    High: 41 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Patchy blowing snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 5pm. Patchy blowing snow between 9am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Vail CO
 39.6°N 106.3°W (Elev. 10827 ft)
2:42 pm MDT Apr 16, 2024
3pm MDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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