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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

LITTLE DOLORES (LDRC2)

Lat: 38.96853°NLon: 108.94431°WElev: 6796.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 10:49 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Glade Park CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. High near 34. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. High near 34. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Glade Park CO
 38.92°N 108.71°W (Elev. 8307 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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