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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

CARPENTER RIDGE (CPTC2)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:09 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SE Castle Valley UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Castle Valley UT
 38.52°N 109.23°W (Elev. 11191 ft)
Last Update:
12:51 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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