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Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix North-Central to Northeast U.S.

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes overnight into Tuesday then the Northeast U.S. Tuesday night into Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

082W04010RWS1RHS at Cemetry Ln Aspen (CO100)

Lat: 39.19571°NLon: 106.83597°WElev: 7936.0ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 0.64 mi
Last update 05 Jan 11:37 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ESE Mount Crested Butte CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ESE Mount Crested Butte CO
 38.86°N 106.82°W (Elev. 10243 ft)
Last Update:
11:22 pm MST Jan 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Jan 5, 2026-6pm MST Jan 12, 2026
 
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