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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312°NLon: 107.76023°WElev: 6627.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 07:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Ignacio CO

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Ignacio CO
 37.07°N 107.77°W (Elev. 7405 ft)
Last Update:
6:47 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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