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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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 30 Dec 08:41 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Mount Crested Butte CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 29. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 29. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Mount Crested Butte CO
 38.97°N 106.89°W (Elev. 12841 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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