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

Sunlight (K5SM)

Lat: 39.42556°NLon: 107.37917°WElev: 10604.0ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer 30.42 in (1030.14 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 07:31 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles S Silt CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 45. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Christmas Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 45. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles S Silt CO
 39.32°N 107.62°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
5:02 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
8pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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