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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SE Trapper Lake CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 10:38pm until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 10:38pm until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 22. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SE Trapper Lake CO
 39.9°N 107.2°W (Elev. 11207 ft)
Last Update:
9:03 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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