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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Vance Brand Airport (KLMO)

Lat: 40.16°NLon: 105.16°WElev: 5039ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Estes Park CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Estes Park CO
 40.4°N 105.55°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
Last Update:
3:26 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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