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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

BLACK CANYON (LPRC2)

Lat: 38.54253°NLon: 107.68597°WElev: 8446.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 26 Dec 01:57 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Montrose Co. Arpt CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11am. High near 45. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • 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
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11am. High near 45. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Montrose Co. Arpt CO
 38.52°N 107.78°W (Elev. 6722 ft)
Last Update:
2:12 am MST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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