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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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 25 Dec 12:18 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Vail CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Christmas Day
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. 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 28. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Vail CO
 39.69°N 106.31°W (Elev. 11427 ft)
Last Update:
8:56 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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