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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

Hayden, Yampa Valley Airport (KHDN)

Lat: 40.48333°NLon: 107.21667°WElev: 6601.0ft.

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 26 Dec 02:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO

Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 12:00am until December 28, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers. Low around 11. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Low around 11. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Oak Creek CO
 40.24°N 107.06°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
Last Update:
2:12 am MST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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