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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

082E02370RWS1SEC at 2 Rivers Rd Basalt (CO101)

Lat: 39.35902°NLon: 107.02609°WElev: 6673.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SE 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 03 Jan 04:16 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Basalt CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 11am, then rain and snow showers likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 11am, then rain and snow showers likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Basalt CO
 39.36°N 107.05°W (Elev. 7280 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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