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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

BIG BEAR PARK (BBRC2)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed ENE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SSE Silverton CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 35. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 35. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SSE Silverton CO
 37.59°N 107.5°W (Elev. 12398 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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