Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

Lat: 35.88°NLon: 106.27°WElev: 7171ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.44 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E White Rock NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E White Rock NM
 35.82°N 106.13°W (Elev. 5981 ft)
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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