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

Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP)

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

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	W 33 MPH
Barometer	30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	20°F (-7°C)
Last update	25 Dec 11:15 AM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Granite CO

Christmas Day
High: 31 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Friday
High: 26 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 20 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 7 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 9 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: -2 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Mostly
Clear
Monday
High: 17 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Friday

Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Patchy blowing snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday

Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. 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 17.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 26.