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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 07:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Rico CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:59pm until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:59pm until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before noon. High near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 43 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 25. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before noon. High near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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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:
7:12 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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