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

Craig-Moffat Airport (KCAG)

Lat: 40.49297°NLon: 107.52394°WElev: 6181.0ft.

Clear

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E Hamilton CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers.  High near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles E Hamilton CO
 40.35°N 107.39°W (Elev. 8100 ft)
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
6am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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