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Fire Weather Concerns for the Plains; Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Record Warmth Spreads in the Southwest

Elevated to locally critical conditions will persist across the High Plains. Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Southeast and Florida Peninsula. Clipper system will bring modest snowfall and strong winds from the Northern High Plains into the Upper Midwest this weekend. Record warmth will persist across the Southwest into the southern Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

Lat: 40.48333°NLon: 107.21667°WElev: 6601.0ft.

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 27 Feb 01:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Hayden CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Hayden CO
 40.47°N 107.21°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 pm MST Feb 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Feb 27, 2026-6pm MST Mar 5, 2026
 
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