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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

070E04375RWS1RHS at US-6 Palisade (CO097)

Lat: 39.1252°NLon: 108.32256°WElev: 4751.0ft.

NA

N/A

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 11 Sep 02:54 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Whitewater CO

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers between noon and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers between noon and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Whitewater CO
 38.95°N 108.29°W (Elev. 5630 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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