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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 03:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE La Plata CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. 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: 39 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.

    High: 35 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. 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
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE La Plata CO
 37.39°N 108.04°W (Elev. 11847 ft)
4:47 am MDT Apr 11, 2026
4am MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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