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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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed WSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 10 Apr 04:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW La Plata CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW La Plata CO
 37.42°N 108.15°W (Elev. 10335 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 pm MDT Apr 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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