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

Sunlight (K5SM)

Lat: 39.42556°NLon: 107.37917°WElev: 10604.0ft.

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer 30.58 in (1035.56 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:31 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Glenwood Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers.  High near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Glenwood Springs CO
 39.42°N 107.37°W (Elev. 10397 ft)
10:06 am MST Dec 30, 2025
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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