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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CARPENTER RIDGE (CPTC2)

Lat: 38.45964°NLon: 109.04731°WElev: 8124.0ft.

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NNE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 03 Dec 03:09 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Paradox CO

Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 03:28pm until December 4, 02:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 03:28pm until December 4, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Paradox CO
 38.5°N 108.74°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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