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

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

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

Clear

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed ESE 12 MPH
Barometer 30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W Oak Creek CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 39. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers.  High near 38. South wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers.  Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely, 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 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 39. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers. High near 38. South wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
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 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Oak Creek CO
 40.28°N 107.18°W (Elev. 7966 ft)
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database