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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

082W04010RWS1RHS at Cemetry Ln Aspen (CO100)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 30 Dec 12:45 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SW Granite CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SW Granite CO
 38.91°N 106.42°W (Elev. 11594 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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