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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.

light snow

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 07:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Ophir CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 08:02am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 08:02am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow before 11am. High near 23. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Ophir CO
 37.78°N 107.86°W (Elev. 12733 ft)
Last Update:
6:47 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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