Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

COTTONWOOD BASIN (CMEC2)

Lat: 38.57306°NLon: 108.27778°WElev: 7220.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SSE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Jan 11:48 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNE Nucla CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNE Nucla CO
 38.5°N 108.4°W (Elev. 8392 ft)
10:42 pm MST Jan 6, 2026
12am MST Jan 7, 2026-6pm MST Jan 13, 2026
 
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