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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

082W04010RWS1RHS at Cemetry Ln Aspen (CO100)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 01 Jan 10:13 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Mount Crested Butte CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 10:42pm until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 10:42pm until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Mount Crested Butte CO
 38.98°N 107°W (Elev. 9590 ft)
Last Update:
9:03 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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