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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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 10:48 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Powderhorn CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °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 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Powderhorn CO
 38.23°N 107.17°W (Elev. 8996 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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