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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

JAY (JAYC2)

Lat: 38.84558°NLon: 107.73853°WElev: 6267.0ft.

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:52 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Lazear CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers. High near 47. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Showers. High near 47. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Lazear CO
 38.74°N 107.83°W (Elev. 5932 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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