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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

JACKS CANYON (JCRC2)

Lat: 38.75322°NLon: 108.57969°WElev: 7840.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 01:50 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles N Nucla CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles N Nucla CO
 38.56°N 108.55°W (Elev. 9180 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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