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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

HUNTSMAN MESA (HMEC2)

Lat: 38.33194°NLon: 107.08889°WElev: 9400.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed WSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 12:48 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNW Powderhorn CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNW Powderhorn CO
 38.45°N 107.23°W (Elev. 8097 ft)
Last Update:
8:47 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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