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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 8.84 mi
Last update 02 Jan 10:17 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Crested Butte CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 10:39am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 10:39am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before noon. High near 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Crested Butte CO
 38.89°N 106.97°W (Elev. 9531 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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