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

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 03:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Marvel CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely before midnight, then rain and snow showers likely between midnight and 2am, then rain showers likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers.  High near 44. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely before midnight, then rain and snow showers likely between midnight and 2am, then rain showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Showers. High near 44. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Marvel CO
 37.16°N 108.12°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
2:21 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
3pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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