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 28%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Bayfield CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 11pm, mixing with rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

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

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • 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 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 11pm, mixing with rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers 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 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bayfield CO
 37.22°N 107.62°W (Elev. 6903 ft)
2:21 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
2pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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