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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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 08:22 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NNE Dinosaur CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °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 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NNE Dinosaur CO
 40.57°N 108.87°W (Elev. 7720 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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