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

160W14250RWS1RHS - 0.1 mi E of Great W Ave Pagosa Springs (CO054)

Lat: 37.26762°NLon: 107.02742°WElev: 7267.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 25 Dec 02:49 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Pagosa Springs CO

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Pagosa Springs CO
 37.18°N 106.86°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
2:22 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
3pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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