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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 66%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:09 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Twin Lakes CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 11am. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 2pm. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 2pm. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Twin Lakes CO
 39.17°N 106.54°W (Elev. 12454 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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