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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -22°F (-30°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 22 Jan 02:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE 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 18. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE La Plata CO
 37.46°N 108.04°W (Elev. 11319 ft)
3:01 am MST Jan 22, 2026
3am MST Jan 22, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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