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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE La Plata CO

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:29am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:29am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -20. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 10. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. High near 16. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Breezy.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -20. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 10. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. High near 16. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE La Plata CO
 37.46°N 108.04°W (Elev. 11319 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am MST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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