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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 >

Current conditions at

DEEP CREEK (MITC2)

Lat: 39.77353°NLon: 107.64706°WElev: 9404.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 10:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Rio Blanco CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 30. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 32 °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. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 30. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Rio Blanco CO
 39.76°N 107.84°W (Elev. 9633 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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