Severe Storms Possible in the Lower Mississippi Valley; Heavy Mountain Snowfall for Parts of the West

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across parts of the southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley through tonight. Meanwhile, a developing storm system will spread heavy snow from the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies and northern High Plains by Monday. Damaging winds and critical fire weather conditions will impact parts of the southern Plains and Southwest through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

Lat: 39.22806°NLon: 106.31611°WElev: 9928ft.

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Apr 05:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Red Cliff CO

Winter Storm Watch April 3, 06:00am until April 5, 12:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Very
    Windy

    High: 32 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph.

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Very
    Windy

    Low: 20 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

    High: 33 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Widespread blowing snow. Low around 9. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

    Low: 9 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Widespread blowing snow. High near 12. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

    High: 12 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

    Low: 1 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Patchy blowing snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 12 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    Low: 0 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers after noon.  Patchy blowing snow between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 22 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Tonight
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 9. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 12. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Patchy blowing snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers after noon. Patchy blowing snow between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Red Cliff CO
 39.41°N 106.51°W (Elev. 12415 ft)
5:34 am MDT Apr 2, 2023
5am MDT Apr 2, 2023-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2023
 
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