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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

070W10895RWS1RP1 at Canyon Creek Rd (CO099)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 26 Dec 01:52 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE New Castle CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 15 mph becoming north northeast.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 41. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 15 mph becoming north northeast.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 41. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE New Castle CO
 39.55°N 107.44°W (Elev. 7648 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 am MST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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