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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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 30 Dec 06:18 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Mount Crested Butte CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 30. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 30. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Mount Crested Butte CO
 39.03°N 106.95°W (Elev. 11542 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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