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

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	NNE 3 MPH
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 Dec 05:20 AM MST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Battlement Mesa CO

Overnight
Low: 43 °F
Showers
Likely
Christmas Day
High: 56 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 55 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 20 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 8 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Christmas Day

Showers likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

A chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 38.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.