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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

082W04010RWS1RHS at Cemetry Ln Aspen (CO100)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 4.62 mi
Last update 02 Jan 09:36 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Crested Butte CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 09:56am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 09:56am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest in the evening.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before noon. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north northwest in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Crested Butte CO
 38.89°N 107.02°W (Elev. 10302 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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