Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

Current conditions at

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Dec 5:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW La Madera NM

Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 05:29pm until December 28, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 05:29pm until December 28, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW La Madera NM
 36.45°N 106.11°W (Elev. 7877 ft)
5:01 pm MST Dec 27, 2025
5pm MST Dec 27, 2025-6pm MST Jan 3, 2026
 
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