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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

Storm Peak Laboratory (STORM)

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

NA

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 20 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 30 Dec 06:40 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Steamboat Springs CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 27. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 27. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Steamboat Springs CO
 40.46°N 106.74°W (Elev. 9728 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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