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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

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 66%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 27 Nov 08:51 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Dotsero CO

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dotsero CO
 39.64°N 107.08°W (Elev. 6381 ft)
Last Update:
7:42 am MST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Nov 27, 2025-6pm MST Dec 3, 2025
 
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