Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 03 Dec 03:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Bayfield CO

Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 04:21pm until December 4, 02:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 04:21pm until December 4, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNE Bayfield CO
 37.43°N 107.48°W (Elev. 9606 ft)
4:11 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
4pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 10, 2025
 
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