Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

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

NA

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 03 Dec 08:10 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Rabbit Ears Pass CO

Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 08:22am until December 3, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 3, 08:22am until December 3, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 17. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 20. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 15. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 17. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Rabbit Ears Pass CO
 40.44°N 106.68°W (Elev. 10115 ft)
5:46 am MST Dec 3, 2025
8am MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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