Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

Lat: 39.23°NLon: 106.32°WElev: 9928ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

19°F

-7°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Wind Chill	6°F (-14°C)
Last update	3 Dec 10:53 am MST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Leadville CO

Today
High: 22 °F
Snow Showers
Tonight
Low: -2 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 24 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 3 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Friday
High: 26 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 7 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Snow Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 12 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 30 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 22. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Snow showers. High near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday

A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind around 10 mph.