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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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Silverton CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Silverton CO
 37.75°N 107.46°W (Elev. 10397 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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