Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 31 Dec 10:40 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Rabbit Ears Pass CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Rabbit Ears Pass CO
 40.35°N 106.7°W (Elev. 10220 ft)
10:02 am MST Dec 31, 2025
10am MST Dec 31, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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