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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:14 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Dotsero CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dotsero CO
 39.64°N 107.08°W (Elev. 6381 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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