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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (KASE)

Lat: 39.22992°NLon: 106.87051°WElev: 7673.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Aspen/Sardy Field CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind around 10 mph.
Christmas Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain showers between midnight and 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Aspen/Sardy Field CO
 39.23°N 106.86°W (Elev. 7861 ft)
Last Update:
8:56 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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