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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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 24 Dec 05:34 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE New Castle CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Christmas Day
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE New Castle CO
 39.57°N 107.45°W (Elev. 5968 ft)
Last Update:
5:02 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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