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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

CARPENTER RIDGE (CPTC2)

Lat: 38.45964°NLon: 109.04731°WElev: 8124.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 26 Dec 01:09 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNE Paradox CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers. High near 45. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers. High near 45. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNE Paradox CO
 38.49°N 108.85°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 am MST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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