Gore Creek at Vail
1.7 mi- Level
- 4.4 ft
- Flow
- 12 cfs
Forecast peak 4.4 ft Fri 12 AM
Reading from Sat 10:45 AM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 11:40 AM MDT at KEGE
Partly cloudy and 48°9°, rain ~1–5 PM (52%).
Today: low 32°0° (likely 29°−2° to 36°2°), high 53°12° (likely 48°9° to 55°13°).
Now 48°9°
Partly sunny
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12p | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 48°9° to 53°12°) | 46°8° | 50%, 0.04 in1 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h | 48% | 81% | 4 |
| Sat 1p | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 55°13°) | 47°8° | 50%, 0.04 in1 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 21 mph34 km/h | 46% | 83% | 3 |
| Sat 2p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 47°8° to 55°13°) | 52°11° | 50%, 0.04 in1 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 21 mph35 km/h | 45% | 87% | 2 |
| Sat 3p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 45°7° to 51°11°) | 51°11° | 50%, 0.04 in1 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 46% | 94% | 1 |
| Sat 4p | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 42°6° to 50°10°) | 47°8° | 50%, 0.04 in1 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 18 mph28 km/h | 50% | 96% | 1 |
| Sat 5p | Drizzle | 47°8° (likely 40°4° to 48°9°) | 43°6° | 50%, 0.04 in1 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 55% | 89% | 0 |
| Sat 6p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 38°3° to 47°8°) | 44°7° | 40% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 53% | 94% | 0 |
| Sat 7p | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 37°3° to 44°7°) | 40°4° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 57% | 95% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Snow | 42°6° (likely 36°2° to 43°6°) | 36°2° | 30% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 61% | 91% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Snow | 42°6° (likely 35°2° to 42°6°) | 36°2° | 30% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 60% | 80% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Cloudy | 41°5° (likely 35°2° to 41°5°) | 35°2° | 30% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 63% | 85% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 34°1° to 41°5°) | 35°2° | 30% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 65% | 83% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°) | 35°2° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 67% | 85% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Snow | 39°4° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°) | 34°1° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 69% | 72% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 33°1° to 40°4°) | 33°1° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 73% | 73% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 33°1° to 40°4°) | 33°1° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 75% | 77% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 32°0° to 40°4°) | 31°−1° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 79% | 74% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 31°−1° to 38°3°) | 30°−1° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 83% | 75% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 31°−1° to 40°4°) | 30°−1° | 40% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 82% | 76% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 31°−1° to 40°4°) | 29°−2° | 40% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 85% | 69% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 30°−1° to 41°5°) | 27°−3° | 40% | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 90% | 70% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Snow | 37°3° (likely 35°2° to 42°6°) | 33°1° | 40% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 80% | 56% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Showers | 43°6° (likely 41°5° to 45°7°) | 41°5° | 40% | 5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 65% | 51% | 2 |
| Sun 11a | Showers | 49°9° (likely 44°7° to 50°10°) | 48°9° | 40% | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 51% | 49% | 3 |
| Sun 12p | Showers | 52°11° (likely 45°7° to 53°12°) | 52°11° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 42% | 51% | 5 |
| Sun 1p | Showers | 54°12° (likely 47°8° to 55°13°) | 54°12° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 36% | 36% | 4 |
| Sun 2p | Mostly sunny | 54°12° (likely 48°9° to 55°13°) | 54°12° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 36% | 37% | 4 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 54°12° (likely 46°8° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 35% | 70% | 3 |
| Sun 4p | Mostly sunny | 52°11° (likely 46°8° to 53°12°) | 52°11° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 40% | 41% | 2 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 43°6° to 50°10°) | 48°9° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 48% | 70% | 1 |
| Sun 6p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 39°4° to 47°8°) | 47°8° | 80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 53% | 67% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Drizzle | 44°7° (likely 35°2° to 44°7°) | 44°7° | 80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 59% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Snow | 42°6° (likely 34°1° to 42°6°) | 42°6° | 80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 65% | 93% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Snow | 42°6° (likely 32°0° to 42°6°) | 42°6° | 80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 65% | 93% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Snow | 40°4° (likely 32°0° to 40°4°) | 41°5° | 80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 68% | 92% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 39°4° (likely 31°−1° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph9 km/h | 72% | 98% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 32°0° to 38°3°) | 38°3° | 80%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 76% | 96% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Snow | 37°3° (likely 36°2° to 37°3°) | 37°3° | 80%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 76% | 94% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Snow | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 37°3°) | 36°2° | 80%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 79% | 96% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Snow | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 37°3°) | 35°2° | 80%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 81% | 91% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Snow | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 37°3°) | 33°1° | 80%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 8 mph12 km/h | 83% | 87% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Snow | 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 37°3°) | 33°1° | 80%, snow 0.2 in0.5 cm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 87% | 96% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 37°3°) | 33°1° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 83% | 95% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 37°3°) | 32°0° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 87% | 78% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Mostly cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°) | 31°−1° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 89% | 72% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Mostly cloudy | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 39°4°) | 30°−1° | 10% | 5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 85% | 68% | 1 |
| Mon 10a | Partly sunny | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 42°6°) | 33°1° | 10% | 5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 76% | 55% | 2 |
| Mon 11a | Partly sunny | 41°5° (likely 40°4° to 44°7°) | 37°3° | 10% | 5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 65% | 50% | 3 |
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.24 in6.1 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance
Official NWS forecast
Today: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
80% chance · 0.42 in11 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
80% chance · 1.2 in3 cm
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers between 10am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Night: Clear, with a low around 27.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
20% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.1 in0.3 cm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.2 in0.4 cm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
20% chance · 0.2 in0.4 cm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance · 0.3 in0.7 cm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.1 in0.3 cm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance · 0.2 in0.6 cm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
52% chance of rain, high 53°, low 32°.
51% chance of snow, high 54°, low 31°.
Dry, high 50°, low 26°, cooling off.
Highs 38–58°; chance of precipitation on Monday.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (GJT) (opens in a new tab)
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 4.4 ft Fri 12 AM
Reading from Sat 10:45 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 5.1 ft Fri 12 AM
Reading from Sat 10:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 2.5 ft Sat 12 PM
Reading from Sat 10:45 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 1.9 ft Sat 12 PM
Reading from Sat 11 AM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 78% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 12 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.
Dry air outside (dew point 34°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is 3°2° warmer than typical.
Vail weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 6:13 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 82% cover).
Waxing gibbous
97% lit · growing
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