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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

Lat: 39.23°NLon: 106.32°WElev: 9928ft.

Fair

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.53 in (1034.5 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 30 Dec 5:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Kokomo CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 24 °F

    Blustery.
    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Kokomo CO
 39.42°N 106.14°W (Elev. 12100 ft)
3:26 am MST Dec 30, 2025
6am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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