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Active Weather Pattern To Persist Over The Western U.S., Inclement Weather Expected Over The East

A series of storm systems will bring a continued threat for heavy rain, strong winds, and rough surf to coastal locations from northern California to the Northwest U.S. into the weekend. Heavy snow will be likely across the Intermountain West. Over the Eastern U.S., low pressure will gather strength and move up the eastern seaboard through Saturday bringing ice, rain, and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Copper Mountain - Red Cliff Pass (KCCU)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 106.15°WElev: 12028ft.

Overcast

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Dec 3:12 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Climax CO

Winter Storm Warning until December 14, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until December 14, 11:00pm

    NOW until
    11:00pm Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Steady temperature around 8. Wind chill values as low as -16. Windy, with a west northwest wind 31 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

    High: 8 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2am. Temperature rising to around 14 by 3am. Wind chill values as low as -16. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

    Low: 7 °F⇑

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

    High: 16 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -17. Blustery, with a west wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

    Low: 2 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 6. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

    High: 6 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Windy.

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

    Low: -9 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Windy.

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

    High: -3 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Windy.

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

    Low: -14 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. Steady temperature around 8. Wind chill values as low as -16. Windy, with a west northwest wind 31 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2am. Temperature rising to around 14 by 3am. Wind chill values as low as -16. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -17. Blustery, with a west wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 6. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Windy.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Windy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -7. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Blustery.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Climax CO
 39.35°N 106.13°W (Elev. 13048 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 pm MST Dec 13, 2019
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 13, 2019-6pm MST Dec 20, 2019
 
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