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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

A Few Clouds

35°F

2°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Leadville CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Leadville CO
 39.23°N 106.32°W (Elev. 9882 ft)
Last Update:
8:48 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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