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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.43 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ENE Los Ojos NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ENE Los Ojos NM
 36.81°N 106.37°W (Elev. 10722 ft)
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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