Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains and Midwest; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Saturday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest today. Elevated to critical fire weather are expected today into this weekend over parts of the central Rockies and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

Lat: 39.23° N Lon: 106.32° W Elev: 9928 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

65°F

18°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jun 3:53 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Ft

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 42. Northwest winds up to 10 mph until midnight becoming light.
Friday
Sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Highs 67 to 74. West winds around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy until midnight then becoming partly cloudy. Lows near 40. Light winds.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 77. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 41. Light winds.
Sunday Through Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs 63 to 74. Lows 36 to 41.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 66 to 76.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows near 40.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 66 to 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.



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