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

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

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

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 18 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:25 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Rabbit Ears Pass 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: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow before 9am. High near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Patchy blowing snow between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 9am. High near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Patchy blowing snow between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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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)
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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