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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

HUNTSMAN MESA (HMEC2)

Lat: 38.33194°NLon: 107.08889°WElev: 9400.0ft.

NA

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:48 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NW Lake City CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NW Lake City CO
 38.17°N 107.48°W (Elev. 10833 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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