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

040W13445RWS1RHS at Mt Werner Rd (CO102)

Lat: 40.45926°NLon: 106.82231°WElev: 6782.0ft.

NA

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:51 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Yampa CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Yampa CO
 40.18°N 106.91°W (Elev. 7703 ft)
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
7am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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