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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 03:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW La Plata CO

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 20. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW La Plata CO
 37.43°N 108.1°W (Elev. 11798 ft)
1:21 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
4am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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