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

HUNTSMAN MESA (HMEC2)

Lat: 38.33194°NLon: 107.08889°WElev: 9400.0ft.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 08:48 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Lake City CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  High near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Lake City CO
 37.98°N 107.29°W (Elev. 8996 ft)
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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