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

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312° N Lon: 107.76023° W Elev: 6627.0 ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 01:53 PM MST
Detailed forecast for

Animas River Basin

This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs in the 40s.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 25.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs 45 to 55.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers and rain showers after midnight. Lows in the 20s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
New Years Day
Cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 55. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the 20s.
Saturday
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 20s. Highs 45 to 55.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 25. Chance of precipitation 10 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.



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