Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

Lat: 37.49611°NLon: 107.72944°WElev: 10341.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 10 Apr 10:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE La Plata CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE La Plata CO
 37.34°N 108.03°W (Elev. 9721 ft)
10:57 pm MDT Apr 10, 2026
11pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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