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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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 08:09 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE Castle Valley UT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SE Castle Valley UT
 38.54°N 109.23°W (Elev. 11598 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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