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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

Telluride, Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX)

Lat: 37.95389°NLon: 107.90861°WElev: 9078.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.38 in (1028.79 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 24 Dec 02:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Rico CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Rico CO
 37.68°N 108.04°W (Elev. 9692 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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