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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

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.37 in (1028.45 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 10:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Ignacio CO

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 51. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Christmas Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 51. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Ignacio CO
 37.16°N 107.76°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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