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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 10 Apr 11:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N La Plata CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 43. 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 45 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 43. 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 45 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N La Plata CO
 37.43°N 108.07°W (Elev. 12359 ft)
11:41 am MDT Apr 10, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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