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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.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 16 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 11:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Bayfield CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers before 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 28 °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 50%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers before 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
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 50%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bayfield CO
 37.22°N 107.62°W (Elev. 6903 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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