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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 31 Dec 02:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW La Plata CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 24. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 24. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW La Plata CO
 37.45°N 108.07°W (Elev. 11631 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am MST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Dec 31, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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