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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Last update 30 Dec 12:45 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Aspen CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 28. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 28. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Aspen CO
 39.12°N 106.88°W (Elev. 11598 ft)
Last Update:
12:51 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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