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

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14312°NLon: 107.76023°WElev: 6627.0ft.

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 02:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Ignacio CO

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Ignacio CO
 37.07°N 107.77°W (Elev. 7405 ft)
2:22 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
3pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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