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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

GW3823 VAIL (G3823)

Lat: 39.64277°NLon: 106.39812°WElev: 8172.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Dec 09:33 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Vail CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Vail CO
 39.6°N 106.36°W (Elev. 11119 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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