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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

Vernal Airport (KVEL)

Lat: 40.44295°NLon: 109.51273°WElev: 5262.0ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 10:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Vernal UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Christmas Day
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vernal UT
 40.45°N 109.53°W (Elev. 5400 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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