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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.

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 07:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Bayfield CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
Bayfield CO
 37.22°N 107.62°W (Elev. 6903 ft)
Last Update:
5:02 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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