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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 52%
Wind Speed SSE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 16 Feb 09:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE La Plata CO

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 11:00pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 17. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. High near 25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 22. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 3. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 17. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. High near 25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 22. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 3. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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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:
9:39 am MST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Feb 16, 2026-6pm MST Feb 22, 2026
 
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