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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for 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 34%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Apr 05:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE La Plata CO

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Monday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE La Plata CO
 37.39°N 108.04°W (Elev. 11847 ft)
Last Update:
6:27 am MDT Apr 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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