Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

070W10895RWS1RP1 at Canyon Creek Rd (CO099)

Lat: 39.5739°NLon: 107.45295°WElev: 5679.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 24 Dec 05:50 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE New Castle CO

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  High near 50. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Christmas Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 50. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE New Castle CO
 39.55°N 107.44°W (Elev. 7648 ft)
3:32 am MST Dec 24, 2025
6am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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