Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14°NLon: 107.76°WElev: 6627ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.49 in (1035.4 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 1:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Chama NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow showers before 8am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow showers before 8am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Chama NM
 36.97°N 106.67°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
1:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
2am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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