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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Leadville, Lake County Airport (KLXV)

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

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.47 in (1028.3 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Breckenridge CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Breckenridge CO
 39.49°N 106°W (Elev. 10299 ft)
Last Update:
3:26 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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