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

082W04010RWS1RHS at Cemetry Ln Aspen (CO100)

Lat: 39.19571°NLon: 106.83597°WElev: 7936.0ft.

46°F

8°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	N 1 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	12.43 mi
Last update	25 Dec 09:51 AM MST

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE Mount Crested Butte CO

Christmas Day
High: 28 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Blowing Snow
Friday
High: 22 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: 13 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 17 °F
Snow Showers
and Blowing
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 2 °F
Snow Showers
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Sunday
High: 6 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: -6 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 13 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of blowing snow. High near 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph.

Saturday

Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 17. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 2. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -6.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 13.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 21.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 24.