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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

VAIL PASS CDOT YARD (CAVLP)

Lat: 39.57861°NLon: 106.24722°WElev: 10249.0ft.

NA

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 07:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Red Cliff CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 31. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 31. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Red Cliff CO
 39.42°N 106.37°W (Elev. 11211 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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