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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

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

Lat: 38.4972°NLon: 106.3197°WElev: 11893.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 34 MPH
Barometer 30.37 in (1028.45 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 25 Dec 11:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Saint Elmo CO

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Saint Elmo CO
 38.73°N 106.49°W (Elev. 11086 ft)
Last Update:
9:47 am MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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