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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

Telluride, Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX)

Lat: 37.95389°NLon: 107.90861°WElev: 9078.0ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Rico CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:01pm until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:01pm until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 43 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Rico CO
 37.68°N 107.99°W (Elev. 12060 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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