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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

Lat: 38.505°NLon: 107.8975°WElev: 5758.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	E 5 MPH
Barometer	30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 Dec 01:05 AM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Olathe CO

Overnight
Low: 46 °F
Chance
Showers
Christmas Day
High: 56 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 54 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 26 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Christmas Day

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Rain showers likely before 8am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 34.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 41.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.