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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.

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SSE 12 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 25 Dec 06:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Rico CO

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Rico CO
 37.68°N 107.99°W (Elev. 12060 ft)
Last Update:
6:12 am MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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