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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 25 Dec 12:09 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Paradox CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    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 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Paradox CO
 38.5°N 108.74°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
8:56 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
12am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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