National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SALTER (SAWC2)

Lat: 37.65119°NLon: 108.537°WElev: 8147.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:24 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Dolores CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dolores CO
 37.46°N 108.5°W (Elev. 7169 ft)
Last Update:
9:03 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation