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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

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

Lat: 40.455111°NLon: 106.74428°WElev: 10531.0ft.

NA

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 20 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:25 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Toponas CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Toponas CO
 40.15°N 106.79°W (Elev. 10000 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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