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

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

Lat: 38.505°NLon: 107.8975°WElev: 5758.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Ridgway CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Christmas Day
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Ridgway CO
 38.33°N 107.75°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
8:22 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
8pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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