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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

JACKS CANYON (JCRC2)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 03:50 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ENE Gateway CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 42. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Christmas Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 42. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ENE Gateway CO
 38.74°N 108.8°W (Elev. 8888 ft)
3:32 am MST Dec 24, 2025
4am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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