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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

070W15580RWS1RHS - 0.9 mi W of CO-131 (CO095)

Lat: 39.70091°NLon: 106.6843°WElev: 6988.0ft.

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:16 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Wolcott CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Wolcott CO
 39.77°N 106.78°W (Elev. 9111 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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