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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

070E12820RWS1RHS - 0.3 mi W of Bair Ranch Rest Area (CO090)

Lat: 39.61137°NLon: 107.14419°WElev: 6181.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 03 Jan 07:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Dotsero CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy toward daybreak, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8am, then rain showers between 8am and 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers after 11am. High near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy toward daybreak, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8am, then rain showers between 8am and 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers after 11am. High near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Dotsero CO
 39.59°N 107.19°W (Elev. 6900 ft)
Last Update:
7:03 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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