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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.47 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 10:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Los Alamos Airport NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Los Alamos Airport NM
 35.85°N 106.38°W (Elev. 8202 ft)
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
10am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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