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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

082E02370RWS1SEC at 2 Rivers Rd Basalt (CO101)

Lat: 39.35902°NLon: 107.02609°WElev: 6673.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SE 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 12.43 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:36 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE El Jebel CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain showers between 9pm and 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph.
Christmas Day
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain showers between 9pm and 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE El Jebel CO
 39.47°N 107.03°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
Last Update:
8:56 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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