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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 >

Current conditions at

CAPITOL REEF NP (CRN)

Lat: 38.2898°NLon: 111.2619°WElev: 5500.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 03:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles ESE Escalante Muni Arpt UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 45. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 58. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 45. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 58. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles ESE Escalante Muni Arpt UT
 37.61°N 111.17°W (Elev. 4944 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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