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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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 01 Jan 08:41 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Crested Butte CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 08:54pm until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 08:54pm until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 28. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Crested Butte CO
 38.89°N 106.97°W (Elev. 9531 ft)
Last Update:
8:27 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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