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 >

Current conditions at

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

Lat: 38.4972°NLon: 106.3197°WElev: 11893.0ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WNW 37 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Granite CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:36am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:36am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 7am, then patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7am, then patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a west northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Granite CO
 38.91°N 106.4°W (Elev. 12598 ft)
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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