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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 >

Current conditions at

DINOSAUR NM SUCCESS (SURC2)

Lat: 40.51056°NLon: 108.93417°WElev: 5960.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:22 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNE Dinosaur CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNE Dinosaur CO
 40.41°N 108.91°W (Elev. 7959 ft)
Last Update:
12:51 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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