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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

Delta/Blake Field Airport (KAJZ)

Lat: 38.78688°NLon: 108.06584°WElev: 5154.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 12:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Whitewater CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers. High near 40. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
New Year's Day
Showers. High near 40. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Whitewater CO
 38.91°N 108.28°W (Elev. 5994 ft)
Last Update:
12:51 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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