Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 10 Apr 09:55 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE La Plata CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.

    High: 42 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 21. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE La Plata CO
 37.46°N 108.04°W (Elev. 11319 ft)
10:22 pm MDT Apr 10, 2026
10pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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