Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Silver West Airport (KC08)

Lat: 38.01°NLon: 105.37°WElev: 8290ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 3 Dec 12:10 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Crestone CO

Winter Storm Warning December 3, 12:40pm until December 4, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning December 3, 12:40pm until December 4, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow between 11pm and midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy blowing snow between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Patchy blowing snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South wind around 15 mph becoming east. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow between 11pm and midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Patchy blowing snow between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Patchy blowing snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Crestone CO
 38.07°N 105.65°W (Elev. 12024 ft)
10:41 am MST Dec 3, 2025
12pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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