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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.

Rain

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 11:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Ophir CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:13am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:13am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. High near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 5am. Low around 24. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. High near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Ophir CO
 37.84°N 107.95°W (Elev. 11949 ft)
Last Update:
9:03 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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