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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 08:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Fruita UT

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Christmas Day
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 10 to 17 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Fruita UT
 38.32°N 111.23°W (Elev. 6302 ft)
2:03 am MST Dec 24, 2025
8am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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