Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

Lat: 38.4972°NLon: 106.3197°WElev: 11893.0ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 34 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 02 Jan 08:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Pitkin CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 09:26am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 09:26am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Pitkin CO
 38.68°N 106.54°W (Elev. 12523 ft)
6:47 am MST Jan 2, 2026
9am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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