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 >

Current conditions at

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

Lat: 40.48333°NLon: 107.21667°WElev: 6601.0ft.

Rain

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:37am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:37am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 30. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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