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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

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

Lat: 39.52793°NLon: 107.71961°WElev: 5512.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 10:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Battlement Mesa CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Showers. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Battlement Mesa CO
 39.44°N 108.03°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
Last Update:
8:56 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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