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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.

heavy snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Sawpit CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 10:22am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 10:22am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. High near 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °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 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Monday
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. High near 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Sawpit CO
 38.02°N 107.92°W (Elev. 11939 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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