Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -20°F (-29°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 22 Jan 12:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW La Plata CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 23, 05:00am until January 25, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am.  High near 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW La Plata CO
 37.43°N 108.1°W (Elev. 11798 ft)
9:47 pm MST Jan 21, 2026
1am MST Jan 22, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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