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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

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

NA

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed W 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-0°F (-18°C)
Last update 27 Jan 08:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Rabbit Ears Pass CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Rabbit Ears Pass CO
 40.35°N 106.7°W (Elev. 10220 ft)
Last Update:
6:23 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026
 
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